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C12 GDY

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GDY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 138,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2026 88,398 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,875 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 126,750 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,662 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,755 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 56,755 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,250 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,302 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,300 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 30,309 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 30,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,330 miles

covers and trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,604 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 75,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,433 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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C12 GDY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C12 GDY, 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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C12 GDY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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