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KT12 KST

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 KST
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,814 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 55,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2.5mm in places, 245/45/20. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 142,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,360 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 139,556 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 139,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,030 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 135,544 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 135,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 130,697 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 130,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,296 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,857 miles

2 x front brake discs lipped/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,123 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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KT12 KST is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KT12 KST, 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 KT12 KST registered?

KT12 KST is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2017.

Is KT12 KST safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT12 KST shows 21 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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