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D21 SDF

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 SDF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 80,024 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 130,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage to swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 127,192 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 127,192 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,502 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,988 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 121,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,459 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,555 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 50,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,643 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,786 miles

Chips on screen

Nearside Front Outer (Tyre) side wall damaged/ curb damage

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,279 miles

Nail in nearside front tytre

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 40,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tytre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

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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D21 SDF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D21 SDF, 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 D21 SDF registered?

D21 SDF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is D21 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 SDF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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