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AH63 STE

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH63 STE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 105,185 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2025 121,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 98,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,289 miles

Front front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 100,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 71,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,487 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 22 Jul 2019 71,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,760 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 36,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AH63 STE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AH63 STE, 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 AH63 STE registered?

AH63 STE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AH63 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH63 STE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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