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EG66 JZU

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,994 mi
Last recorded59,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG66 JZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,670 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise early attention ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,084 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 30,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper securing spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EG66 JZU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG66 JZU, 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 EG66 JZU registered?

EG66 JZU is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 February 2017.

Is EG66 JZU safe to buy?

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