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JFA 169

2025 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFA 169
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2025
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 112,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,065 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 105,065 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 97,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,446 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,792 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,792 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 79,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,146 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 68,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JFA 169 is a 2025 BMW 3 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JFA 169, 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 1 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFA 169 registered?

JFA 169 is a 2025 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 May 2025.

Is JFA 169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFA 169 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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