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FFZ 3131

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 3131
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,338 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 93,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 123,645 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 84,349 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,530 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))

underside sill and engine covers fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,342 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 109,955 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 106,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,655 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear sill damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,793 miles

Nearside Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

R/H reinforcement bar bent and pushing on fuel tank

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

R/H reinforcement bar bent and pushing on fuel tank

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,069 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 62,303 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 62,303 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,188 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FFZ 3131 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FFZ 3131, 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 FFZ 3131 registered?

FFZ 3131 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2017.

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