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PL17 BYM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,161 mi
Last recorded125,161 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 BYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 28,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,952 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 102,870 miles

Central Front Upper Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,186 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,197 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 49,197 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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PL17 BYM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL17 BYM, 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 PL17 BYM registered?

PL17 BYM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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