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D17 BLL

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,573 mi
Last recorded81,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 BLL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,573 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,440 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 136,440 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3.mm and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wiper blades smeary

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 115,037 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 54,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,280 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 28,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,719 miles

Front both sides, front tyres inner sidewalls perished, cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,235 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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D17 BLL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D17 BLL, 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 D17 BLL registered?

D17 BLL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is D17 BLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 BLL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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