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CU51 KER

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,692 mi
Last recorded24,692 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,692 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,277 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLASTIC COATING BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLASTIC COATING BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 18,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 13,967 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 9,414 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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CU51 KER is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU51 KER, 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 CU51 KER registered?

CU51 KER is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 September 2017.

Is CU51 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 KER shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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