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DCU 716

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCU 716
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 38,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,737 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 73,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is devoid of tread/inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is devoid of tread/inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2021 26,176 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2020 23,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,243 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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DCU 716 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DCU 716, 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 DCU 716 registered?

DCU 716 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 October 2017.

Is DCU 716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCU 716 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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