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C3 RCS

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 170,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 155,414 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 155,412 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Wing mounted (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 141,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,016 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 44,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,763 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,761 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 78,433 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,042 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C3 RCS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 C3 RCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 RCS registered?

C3 RCS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is C3 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RCS shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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