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AK61 SON

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 SON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,007 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,880 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,798 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Feb 2022 36,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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AK61 SON is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK61 SON, 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 AK61 SON?

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What year was AK61 SON registered?

AK61 SON is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 September 2017.

Is AK61 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 SON shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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