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MR02 BRG

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 BRG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 140,334 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 137,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 20,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 20,155 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,367 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 19,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 19,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,313 miles

Hand Brake Lever Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 14,312 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour O/s Front ( Door Mirror ) (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hand Brake Lever Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,613 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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MR02 BRG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MR02 BRG, 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 MR02 BRG registered?

MR02 BRG is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is MR02 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 BRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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