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J88 RNT

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RNT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,052 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 6 Mar 2025 138,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,578 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

brake pad low warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 136,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 136,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 119,748 miles

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 119,746 miles

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

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

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,731 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,310 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,308 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,466 miles

Center lapbelt fitted to Isofix mounts.

Nearside front brake sensor tied to brake caliper bleed nipple

Offside front tyre has a cut on inside edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,380 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,151 miles

rear brake pads worn to the minimum limit 3mm

Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake pads worn to the minimum limit 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,604 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,604 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J88 RNT is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J88 RNT, 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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J88 RNT is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 April 2017.

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