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MR10 PAC

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

7,154 mi
Last recorded7,154 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 PAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 7,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 2,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,114 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 2,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,398 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 1,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,720 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing covered with cap and sealer (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 1,172 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2021 1,172 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 46,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,400 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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MR10 PAC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MR10 PAC, 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 MR10 PAC registered?

MR10 PAC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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