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KF17 NFJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,086 mi
Last recorded59,086 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 NFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 59,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 49,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,438 miles

Rear exhaust pipe at silencer is damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,907 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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KF17 NFJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol 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 KF17 NFJ, 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

How do I check the history of KF17 NFJ?

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What year was KF17 NFJ registered?

KF17 NFJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is KF17 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF17 NFJ 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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