MOT Status
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75,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hand brake has reserve travel
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
hand brake has reserve travel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake pads 4mm
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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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BA17 RDS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc 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 BA17 RDS, 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.
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What year was BA17 RDS registered?
BA17 RDS is a 2018 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 October 2018.
Is BA17 RDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for BA17 RDS 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.
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