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MY05 LJP

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 LJP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,463 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 72,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,485 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 102,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,086 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,409 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 74,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 52,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,384 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2020 49,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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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MY05 LJP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 3,198cc 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 MY05 LJP, 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 MY05 LJP registered?

MY05 LJP is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is MY05 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY05 LJP 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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