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PF17 VPF

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,703 mi
Last recorded55,703 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF17 VPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 55,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,739 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 21,293 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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PF17 VPF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PF17 VPF, 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 PF17 VPF registered?

PF17 VPF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is PF17 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF17 VPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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