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C6 TLO

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,958 miles

Offside Front Screw in OSF tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,958 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Screw in OSF tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,270 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front inner and out of edge worn. 225/40R19 89Y Run flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Differential offside seal slight mist of oil.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,584 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 42,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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C6 TLO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C6 TLO, 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 C6 TLO registered?

C6 TLO is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is C6 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 TLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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