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M21 VDN

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 VDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall slight lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2553519 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2553519 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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M21 VDN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M21 VDN, 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 M21 VDN registered?

M21 VDN is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is M21 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 VDN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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