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LIB 1221

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 1221
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 140,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 136,928 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 136,927 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick linning insecure (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 60,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 41,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,660 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 125,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 25,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,586 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,187 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 118,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,422 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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LIB 1221 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LIB 1221, 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 LIB 1221 registered?

LIB 1221 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is LIB 1221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 1221 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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