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J99 WJR

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,237 mi
Last recorded105,237 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,813 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 59,770 miles

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

Recording device removed and placed in glovebox

Pass 31 Oct 2022 38,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,694 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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J99 WJR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J99 WJR, 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 J99 WJR registered?

J99 WJR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is J99 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 WJR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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