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JM04 ORS

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,041 mi
Last recorded62,041 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 ORS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 62,041 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 58,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 67,985 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads low/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,258 miles

CHIP ON WINDSCREEN ZONE A CENTRE

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 65,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R19 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35R19 Runflat ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2022 39,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,379 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 16,024 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 16,023 miles

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

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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JM04 ORS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JM04 ORS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JM04 ORS?

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What year was JM04 ORS registered?

JM04 ORS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is JM04 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM04 ORS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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