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KB03 JJJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

74,791 mi
Last recorded74,791 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 JJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 74,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle too low to go into brake rollers

Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 62,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,357 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 50,476 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,686 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,515 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged and worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 90,515 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged and worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,850 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 87,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 74,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,341 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 70,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 60,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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KB03 JJJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 KB03 JJJ, 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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KB03 JJJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is KB03 JJJ safe to buy?

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