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K9 PKJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 74,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,978 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 52,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on inner edge (cord exposed) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 30,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 19,373 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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K9 PKJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K9 PKJ, 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 K9 PKJ registered?

K9 PKJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is K9 PKJ safe to buy?

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