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BL55 JER

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,633 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,569 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))

covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Offside Front drl inop

covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 110,024 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 110,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2023 89,723 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 69,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,774 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,353 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,485 miles

Down pipe exhaust clamp cracked

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,739 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,739 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,232 miles

offside hand brake effort little low

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,134 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 31,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,449 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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BL55 JER is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL55 JER, 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 BL55 JER registered?

BL55 JER is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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