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MS03 LDH

2017 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,484 mi
Last recorded46,484 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS03 LDH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 46,484 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 46,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 34,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 28,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,162 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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MS03 LDH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MS03 LDH, 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 MS03 LDH registered?

MS03 LDH is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is MS03 LDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS03 LDH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MS03 LDH have outstanding finance?

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