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AMZ 993

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,049 mi
Last recorded67,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 993
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 59,633 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 51,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 38,301 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 38,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,829 miles

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

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

UNDER COVER TRAYS FITTED

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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AMZ 993 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange 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 AMZ 993, 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 AMZ 993 registered?

AMZ 993 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is AMZ 993 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMZ 993 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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