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M55 NKX

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,553 mi
Last recorded121,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 NKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 121,553 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 144,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 119,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 119,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 104,846 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 139,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer edge of tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,999 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 71,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,728 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 48,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,825 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 47,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 47,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,980 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 95,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,624 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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M55 NKX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M55 NKX, 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 M55 NKX registered?

M55 NKX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2017.

Is M55 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 NKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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