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BB66 CHU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,324 mi
Last recorded76,324 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB66 CHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 76,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,577 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 66,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,856 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 42,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 33,462 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,419 miles

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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BB66 CHU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BB66 CHU, 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

How do I check the history of BB66 CHU?

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What year was BB66 CHU registered?

BB66 CHU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BB66 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB66 CHU 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.

Does BB66 CHU have outstanding finance?

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