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ALZ 23

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 23
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 162,866 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 162,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,460 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 75,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,311 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,092 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 150,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,299 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 139,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,744 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 128,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 120,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 86,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,956 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ALZ 23 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 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 ALZ 23, 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

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What year was ALZ 23 registered?

ALZ 23 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is ALZ 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 23 shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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