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S17 HCX

2021 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,933 mi
Last recorded76,933 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 HCX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 76,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,827 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,995 miles

o/s/f inner wing shield rubbing roll bar

o/s/r top suspension bush wearing slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2018 58,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f inner wing shield rubbing roll bar

o/s/r top suspension bush wearing slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,962 miles

o/s/r suspension bush wearing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,410 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush has slight wear (2.4.G.2)

child seat to rear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre tread low at outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,298 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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S17 HCX is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2021 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 31,894 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 S17 HCX, 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 5 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S17 HCX registered?

S17 HCX is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2021.

Is S17 HCX safe to buy?

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