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123 CA

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 CA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 155,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2026 155,231 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Brake reaction bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inner edges bald). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2026 155,216 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure Both. (1.1.15 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Brake reaction bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inner edges bald). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 136,420 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 118,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 118,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 99,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,769 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 65,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 49,392 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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123 CA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 123 CA, 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 123 CA registered?

123 CA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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