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MD66 OVB

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD66 OVB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,589 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,983 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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MD66 OVB 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 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 MD66 OVB, 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 MD66 OVB registered?

MD66 OVB is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is MD66 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD66 OVB shows 8 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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