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J400 SFC

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,683 mi
Last recorded62,683 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SFC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 62,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,761 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 16 Mar 2022 38,404 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 37,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,122 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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J400 SFC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J400 SFC, 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 J400 SFC registered?

J400 SFC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is J400 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 SFC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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