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EJ51 SAM

2017 BMW 335

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 33551,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 SAM
MakeBMW
Model335
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,1mm tread in middle and nail leaking in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre 2.5mm tread

parking brake only just met requirements possible faulty

run flat tyres on rear

screen chips

some slight corrosion edges of front brake discs

some undertrays slightly loose screws missing

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 91,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,232 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,537 miles

covers fitted

undertray damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2021 59,536 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear tyre very low tread

Offside Rear tyre chunk metal in tread

covers fitted

undertray damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 335?

Based on 38,277 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
7,863
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads
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EJ51 SAM is a 2017 BMW 335 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 335 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 51,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 335 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 335 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ51 SAM is a 2017 BMW 335, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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