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E1 ELR

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ELR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,966 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 87,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2026 120,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,383 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,514 miles

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS MISSING

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

SWITCHING OF HEADLAMPS IS ONLY OPERATING IN AUTOMATIC MODE

Fail 15 Apr 2024 117,513 miles

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

BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS MISSING

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUTS ALL THE WAY AROUND THE INNER CIRCUMFRENCE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,197 miles

Registration plate incorrect Incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 112,511 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

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

Fail 31 May 2023 112,510 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,672 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 104,670 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 58,041 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,885 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 97,862 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 48,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,117 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 28 May 2019 84,136 miles

engine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts.

Pass 29 May 2018 78,452 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts.

Pass 24 May 2017 71,966 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,907 miles

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

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

engine cover and under shields fitted obscuring some parts.

Pass 18 May 2015 54,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,492 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 33,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,651 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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E1 ELR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 E1 ELR, 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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E1 ELR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 May 2017.

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