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AB12 LAY

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 LAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,547 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges outer wall goodyear eagle f1 225/40/r19 89y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/r19 96y bridgestone turanza runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,748 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre bald on outer edge

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres underinflated as indicated by warning light (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,203 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AB12 LAY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB12 LAY, 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 AB12 LAY registered?

AB12 LAY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 October 2017.

Is AB12 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 LAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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