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K18 YRN

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,588 mi
Last recorded54,588 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 YRN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,984 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,456 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,893 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,148 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 40,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,857 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 54,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 24,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,972 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 19,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,699 miles

undertrays fitted

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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K18 YRN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K18 YRN, 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 K18 YRN registered?

K18 YRN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2017.

Is K18 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 YRN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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