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A26 AEA

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 59,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,458 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2025 54,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 92,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 49,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 88,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 86,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,305 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 83,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 36,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 81,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 32,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 75,861 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 70,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,797 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,984 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 39,984 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,777 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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A26 AEA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 AEA, 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 A26 AEA registered?

A26 AEA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is A26 AEA safe to buy?

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