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LNZ 510

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 510
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,152 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,140 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 92,128 miles

Offside Side repeater not working o/s wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 80,408 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,985 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 38,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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LNZ 510 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNZ 510, 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 LNZ 510 registered?

LNZ 510 is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is LNZ 510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 510 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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