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OC13 CAL

2017 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC13 CAL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 118,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 56,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,105 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 2 Mar 2023 49,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,705 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,705 miles

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

handbrake efforts are poor!

Pass 17 Feb 2022 41,064 miles

Oil level low

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 41,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil level low

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing HEAVILY on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing HEAVILY on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,740 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,703 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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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OC13 CAL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OC13 CAL, 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 OC13 CAL registered?

OC13 CAL is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2017.

Is OC13 CAL safe to buy?

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