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EMZ 2789

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,058 mi
Last recorded144,058 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 2789
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 144,058 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))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 144,058 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2025 71,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/60/19 goodyear eagle f1 at (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 71,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/60/19 goodyear eagle f1 at (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,410 miles

Offside Front window inop

under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,761 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,760 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 112,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracks at puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 4 May 2020 105,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,198 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres now on 3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,979 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,096 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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EMZ 2789 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EMZ 2789, 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 EMZ 2789 registered?

EMZ 2789 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is EMZ 2789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMZ 2789 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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