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KSL 842

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 842
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 58,892 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged has deep cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 47,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,841 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 37,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,810 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,971 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 76,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 72,606 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 51,943 miles

o/side rear tyre worn slightly

rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KSL 842 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSL 842, 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 KSL 842 registered?

KSL 842 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2017.

Is KSL 842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSL 842 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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