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LEW 1G

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 1G
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,339 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 113,338 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,995 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2024 105,684 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 105,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 May 2024 79,969 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Fail 8 May 2024 79,969 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,527 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer and inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer and inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,248 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 58,148 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyres 2017 advise asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e 2017 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,583 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,059 miles

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

Testable items are covers by under trays

Pass 13 Oct 2018 45,916 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,455 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,905 miles

no measurable level of smoke emitted

underbody trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 37,897 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

no measurable level of smoke emitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,754 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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LEW 1G is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LEW 1G, 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 LEW 1G registered?

LEW 1G is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is LEW 1G safe to buy?

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