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MC17 HCX

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC17 HCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,029 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL, WITH VARIOUS CUTS TO RIM PROTECTOR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,864 miles

advise child seat fitted to rear

Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise child seat fitted to rear

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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MC17 HCX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC17 HCX, 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 MC17 HCX registered?

MC17 HCX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 August 2017.

Is MC17 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC17 HCX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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