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KA07 NES

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,655 mi
Last recorded81,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 NES
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 74,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 64,343 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 64,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 53,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 53,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/r19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2021 31,307 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm

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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KA07 NES is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA07 NES, 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 KA07 NES registered?

KA07 NES is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2017.

Is KA07 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA07 NES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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