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FK13 KAR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,624 mi
Last recorded73,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK13 KAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,624 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 66,749 miles

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

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 60,194 miles

Manufacturers Protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2023 53,758 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,154 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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FK13 KAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FK13 KAR, 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 FK13 KAR registered?

FK13 KAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FK13 KAR safe to buy?

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