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YB17 GAU

2017 BMW 340I

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,161 mi
Last recorded36,161 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 340I39,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 GAU
MakeBMW
Model340I
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 36,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 32,885 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 32,878 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Suspension components damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling on shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Shock absorber has pushed through too far on the hub, causing the strut to drop down and foul against the Tyre (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 29,458 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads with small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads with small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2022 25,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads with small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 21,965 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 18,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 15,717 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 340I?

Based on 6,637 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads
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YB17 GAU is a 2017 BMW 340I in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 340I models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 39,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 340I typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 340I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB17 GAU is a 2017 BMW 340I, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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