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R1 AMY

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,883 mi
Last recorded52,883 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 47,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 42,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 33,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,032 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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R1 AMY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R1 AMY, 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 R1 AMY registered?

R1 AMY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is R1 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 AMY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R1 AMY have outstanding finance?

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