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PR16 GSH

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,099 mi
Last recorded73,099 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR16 GSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,099 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 65,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door vin plate damaged

Pass 13 May 2024 57,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall + tread, starting to crack and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vin plate in drivers door is damaged

Fail 9 May 2024 57,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on the inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall + tread, starting to crack and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vin plate in drivers door is damaged

Pass 9 May 2023 41,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 24,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 18,958 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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PR16 GSH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PR16 GSH, 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

How do I check the history of PR16 GSH?

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What year was PR16 GSH registered?

PR16 GSH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 December 2017.

Is PR16 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR16 GSH 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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