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L23 ERK

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,072 mi
Last recorded134,072 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 ERK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 134,072 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,389 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,153 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,600 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full check

Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,788 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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L23 ERK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L23 ERK, 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 L23 ERK registered?

L23 ERK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is L23 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 ERK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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