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C26 TUS

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,837 mi
Last recorded77,837 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 TUS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,837 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 bridgestone potenza sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 45,314 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 45,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,188 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 31,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 13,923 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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C26 TUS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C26 TUS, 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 C26 TUS registered?

C26 TUS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is C26 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 TUS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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