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M24 SCA

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,311 mi
Last recorded45,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SCA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 31,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 27,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 21,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 10,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 8,102 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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M24 SCA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M24 SCA, 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 M24 SCA registered?

M24 SCA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is M24 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 SCA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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