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7406 RU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,947 mi
Last recorded70,947 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7406 RU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,947 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 63,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 56,383 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 56,324 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 48,146 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 40,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,969 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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7406 RU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 7406 RU, 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 7406 RU registered?

7406 RU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is 7406 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7406 RU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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