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CB13 LEV

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB13 LEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 104,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,052 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 67,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,094 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,089 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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CB13 LEV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 CB13 LEV, 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 CB13 LEV registered?

CB13 LEV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is CB13 LEV safe to buy?

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