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D7 VYL

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 VYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 145,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,397 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 103,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 111,831 miles

advisory brake warning light on

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 2 May 2022 97,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,098 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,098 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Warnings on dash.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,660 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,122 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front mil lamp is on

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,749 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 68,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,918 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 86,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,576 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,823 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,029 miles

Bulb failure light showing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,056 miles

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

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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D7 VYL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 D7 VYL, 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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D7 VYL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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