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M31 DLS

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,195 mi
Last recorded46,195 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 DLS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,195 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 44,720 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 30,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 68,346 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 68,346 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 21,294 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 18,888 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,255 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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M31 DLS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M31 DLS, 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 M31 DLS registered?

M31 DLS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is M31 DLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 DLS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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