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K40 JFG

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JFG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,310 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inside edge ply cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,715 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,563 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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K40 JFG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K40 JFG, 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 K40 JFG registered?

K40 JFG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2017.

Is K40 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 JFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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