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JW51 RAW

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,715 mi
Last recorded79,715 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW51 RAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 79,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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 8 Apr 2025 69,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 93,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 29,791 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,124 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,112 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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JW51 RAW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JW51 RAW, 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 JW51 RAW registered?

JW51 RAW is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is JW51 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW51 RAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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