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MY04 RAY

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,635 mi
Last recorded75,635 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY04 RAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,538 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 69,518 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,458 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,760 miles

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

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

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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MY04 RAY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MY04 RAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MY04 RAY?

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What year was MY04 RAY registered?

MY04 RAY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is MY04 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY04 RAY 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.

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