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MA51 MMS

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,463 mi
Last recorded80,463 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 MMS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 76,376 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,477 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 52,477 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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MA51 MMS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MA51 MMS, 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 MA51 MMS registered?

MA51 MMS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is MA51 MMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 MMS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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