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N19 PRA

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,868 mi
Last recorded90,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 PRA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 90,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 90,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifted. do not drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 59,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,917 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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N19 PRA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N19 PRA, 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 N19 PRA registered?

N19 PRA is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is N19 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 PRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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