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2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,023 mi
Last recorded111,023 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NBA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,023 miles

both rear tyres aproaching legal limit (2mm of tread remaining) and slightly damaged (various cuts across lines of treads, recommend replacement

Pass 21 May 2025 96,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 89,432 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 82,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,197 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,284 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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B8 NBA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B8 NBA, 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 B8 NBA registered?

B8 NBA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is B8 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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