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J1 MDV

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,911 mi
Last recorded63,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 63,911 miles

undertrays/covers obscuring the inspection of a testable items

Pass 24 Dec 2025 119,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 119,383 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,290 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 110,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,982 miles

Coolant leak Advise coolant below min mark possible leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has multi cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 101,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,035 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,410 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyre multi cuts to cords tyre size 245 / 40 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Re set light (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 91,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,029 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,749 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and side wall.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 32,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 32,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 20,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,649 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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J1 MDV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J1 MDV, 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 J1 MDV registered?

J1 MDV is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is J1 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 MDV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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