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LM10 CLM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 CLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 91,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 82,322 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,096 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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LM10 CLM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM10 CLM, 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

How do I check the history of LM10 CLM?

You can check the full history of LM10 CLM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM10 CLM registered?

LM10 CLM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is LM10 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 CLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM10 CLM have outstanding finance?

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