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MF17 YTK

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 YTK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,284 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 98,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner tie bar rod has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,179 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,351 miles

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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MF17 YTK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF17 YTK, 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 MF17 YTK registered?

MF17 YTK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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