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M888 DLG

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 DLG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,366 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,793 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 59,819 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Oct 2022 59,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre badly worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre badly worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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M888 DLG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M888 DLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M888 DLG registered?

M888 DLG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2017.

Is M888 DLG safe to buy?

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