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AW17 SSS

2018 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,552 mi
Last recorded75,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 3 Series44,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW17 SSS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 73,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 68,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 64,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (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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AW17 SSS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 44,404 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 AW17 SSS, 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 8 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 AW17 SSS?

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What year was AW17 SSS registered?

AW17 SSS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is AW17 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW17 SSS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AW17 SSS have outstanding finance?

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