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AM11 EAR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 EAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,178 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 45,178 miles

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

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

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

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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AM11 EAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AM11 EAR, 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 AM11 EAR?

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What year was AM11 EAR registered?

AM11 EAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is AM11 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM11 EAR 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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