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POW 1X

2017 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOW 1X
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 49,664 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,433 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,598 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 23,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 19,573 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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POW 1X is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POW 1X, 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 POW 1X registered?

POW 1X is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is POW 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for POW 1X shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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