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J77 NLP

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 NLP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Within lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Within lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted covering some components

Pass 4 Oct 2025 79,354 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,858 miles

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 69,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,425 miles

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 23 Nov 2023 85,422 miles

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

MOISTURE INSIDE BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 59,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface INSIDE OUTER LAMP UNIT (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,136 miles

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

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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J77 NLP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J77 NLP, 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 J77 NLP registered?

J77 NLP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2017.

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