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IBZ 960

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 960
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 68,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,334 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,825 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 50,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 44,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,524 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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IBZ 960 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 IBZ 960, 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

How do I check the history of IBZ 960?

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What year was IBZ 960 registered?

IBZ 960 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is IBZ 960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IBZ 960 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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