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GC14 JED

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC14 JED
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 135,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,445 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adaptive headlight failure on dash, may be related (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Adaptive headlight failure on dash, may be related (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and heavy inner edge wear 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and heavy inner edge wear 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 104,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 104,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 58,815 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 47,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,387 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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GC14 JED is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC14 JED, 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 GC14 JED registered?

GC14 JED is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is GC14 JED safe to buy?

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