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J10 OSF

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,148 mi
Last recorded78,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 OSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,753 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 71,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 164,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,122 miles

Central Rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 154,172 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 148,226 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,304 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,inner faces sligthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 144,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 34,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 28,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,830 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J10 OSF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J10 OSF, 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 J10 OSF registered?

J10 OSF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J10 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 OSF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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