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B3 ADH

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,718 mi
Last recorded62,718 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ADH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,192 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 46,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 46,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 29,136 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also has a small cut on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 20,172 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))

Pass 7 May 2022 26,441 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,402 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 24,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 18,128 miles

Both front tyres worn, close to wear limit

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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B3 ADH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B3 ADH, 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 B3 ADH registered?

B3 ADH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is B3 ADH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ADH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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