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111 SAD

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 SAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 37,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test buckle. ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 19,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,650 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 15,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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111 SAD is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 111 SAD, 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 111 SAD registered?

111 SAD is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 111 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 SAD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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