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AM14 WBM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,060 mi
Last recorded72,060 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM14 WBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,060 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 67,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 56,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,613 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 42,773 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AM14 WBM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM14 WBM, 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 AM14 WBM registered?

AM14 WBM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2017.

Is AM14 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM14 WBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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