MOT Status
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29,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. also wrong wheel size (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front discs coroded
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
nearside raer abs sensor wire fitted incorectly and rubbing on anti roll bar
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 FOJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.
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 B5 FOJ, 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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How do I check the history of B5 FOJ?
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What year was B5 FOJ registered?
B5 FOJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 October 2017.
Is B5 FOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 FOJ shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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