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LA66 AWH

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,493 mi
Last recorded53,493 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA66 AWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,493 miles

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))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 28,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,345 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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LA66 AWH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LA66 AWH, 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 LA66 AWH registered?

LA66 AWH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 February 2017.

Is LA66 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA66 AWH shows 7 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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