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A8 NRB

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,950 mi
Last recorded56,950 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,950 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 47,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 30,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - BORDERLINE!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,707 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A8 NRB is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A8 NRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 NRB?

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What year was A8 NRB registered?

A8 NRB is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is A8 NRB safe to buy?

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