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DJ05 SLJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 SLJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,036 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,352 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 52,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 65,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,802 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 40,053 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 29,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,125 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 13,380 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 13,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 23,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,723 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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DJ05 SLJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DJ05 SLJ, 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 DJ05 SLJ registered?

DJ05 SLJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DJ05 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ05 SLJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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