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AB53 MLB

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,775 mi
Last recorded59,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 MLB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 59,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 50,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,430 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 33,021 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,489 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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AB53 MLB is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB53 MLB, 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 AB53 MLB registered?

AB53 MLB is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2017.

Is AB53 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 MLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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