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BO55 ZLM

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

185,101 mi
Last recorded185,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 ZLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 185,101 miles

Front both side inner wheel arch covers slightly damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 161,627 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 181,992 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,495 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 157,495 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 May 2023 172,602 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 146,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 160,056 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 137,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 128,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 91,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to subframe under engine

Pass 19 Feb 2020 127,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 10 Feb 2020 127,234 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,158 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,983 miles

n/s/f tyre tracking on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tracking on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre tracking on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tracking on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,442 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,594 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,563 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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BO55 ZLM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 BO55 ZLM, 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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BO55 ZLM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2017.

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