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J44 RPF

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 130,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 175,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 116,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 165,538 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))

offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 156,027 miles

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

N/s/f tyre on 3mm inside edge

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 82,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2022 82,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,987 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 126,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 114,741 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All side lights inop front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,875 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Light switch missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,059 miles

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2018 91,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 77,657 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers + undertrays fitted

engine oil low - at minimum

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,398 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring other components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,396 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays obscuring other components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bald on inner edge 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm bald on inner edge 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,894 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front and both sides rear tyres unevenly worn

tyre warning light on in dash

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,709 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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J44 RPF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J44 RPF, 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 J44 RPF registered?

J44 RPF is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 2017.

Is J44 RPF safe to buy?

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