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NA61 LEM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,242 mi
Last recorded51,242 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 LEM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 51,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,165 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 45,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit cracked/water ingress/condensation

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,989 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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NA61 LEM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 NA61 LEM, 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 NA61 LEM registered?

NA61 LEM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is NA61 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA61 LEM 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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