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A19 TOP

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TOP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 95,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 92,931 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 33,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 89,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,183 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,291 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 28,291 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 21,853 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 16,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 76,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,288 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 65,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is damaged.

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Rear number plate is delaminating.

STRONG ADVISE; Nearside front shock abbsorber weaping oil.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall split due to impact and should be replaced in my opinion

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A19 TOP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A19 TOP, 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 A19 TOP registered?

A19 TOP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is A19 TOP safe to buy?

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