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BMW 3 SERIES2017 · 2.0L HYBRID ELECTRIC

B3 DHE

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With 87,509 miles recorded, this BLUE 2017 BMW 3 SERIES runs on HYBRID ELECTRIC with a 1998cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Year
2017
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 87,509 miles, this followed two failures within a three-day window. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures involving exposed tyre cords and thin treads suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until they reached the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 7,000 miles between November 2024 (81,475 miles) and November 2025 (87,509 miles). This regular usage suggests the car does not sit idle for long periods, yet the rapid degradation of the nearside rear tyre and the edge-wear on the offside front tyre indicates that components were not being monitored between the annual MOT intervals. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring nearside front tyre being worn on the edge often points to camber issues or worn suspension bushes. The 2024 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads and worn discs should be verified to ensure the entire assembly was replaced rather than just resurfacing or replacing pads. Additionally, the misty offside headlight noted in 2025 should be checked for moisture ingress or seal failure, which can eventually lead to unit failure if the condensation persists.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 19, 2026, 08:49 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 87,509 miles, this followed two failures within a three-day window. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple failures involving exposed tyre cords and thin treads suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until they reached the point of legal non-compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 7,000 miles between November 2024 (81,475 miles) and November 2025 (87,509 miles). This regular usage suggests the car does not sit idle for long periods, yet the rapid degradation of the nearside rear tyre and the edge-wear on the offside front tyre indicates that components were not being monitored between the annual MOT intervals. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring nearside front tyre being worn on the edge often points to camber issues or worn suspension bushes. The 2024 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads and worn discs should be verified to ensure the entire assembly was replaced rather than just resurfacing or replacing pads. Additionally, the misty offside headlight noted in 2025 should be checked for moisture ingress or seal failure, which can eventually lead to unit failure if the condensation persists.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2017 BMW 3 Series (B3 DHE) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2023 to November 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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