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N31 WTX

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 WTX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 70,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,470 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 60,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 54,312 miles

Position lamp not working no position lights working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,150 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2021 43,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2020 32,308 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

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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N31 WTX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N31 WTX, 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

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What year was N31 WTX registered?

N31 WTX is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is N31 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 WTX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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