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AJ66 PCF

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 PCF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,968 miles

Front DRIVEING LIGHT FLICKERING

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,111 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 78,110 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 54,210 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 37,161 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,928 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 30,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 27,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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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AJ66 PCF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ66 PCF, 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 AJ66 PCF registered?

AJ66 PCF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is AJ66 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 PCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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