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LB17 NDZ

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 NDZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 82,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 36,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 25,604 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 17,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 13,265 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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LB17 NDZ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB17 NDZ, 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.

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What year was LB17 NDZ registered?

LB17 NDZ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is LB17 NDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB17 NDZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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