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BM14 BEN

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM14 BEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 77,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 32,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 32,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,692 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 77,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 62,321 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,207 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 39,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BM14 BEN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM14 BEN, 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 BM14 BEN registered?

BM14 BEN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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