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JM17 LAR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,087 mi
Last recorded79,087 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM17 LAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 71,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to pit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,070 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,193 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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JM17 LAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JM17 LAR, 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

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What year was JM17 LAR registered?

JM17 LAR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is JM17 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM17 LAR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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