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MT17 FFM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,093 mi
Last recorded60,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT17 FFM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 60,093 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 60,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,266 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 46,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 35,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 25,535 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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MT17 FFM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT17 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT17 FFM registered?

MT17 FFM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is MT17 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT17 FFM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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