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R14 CTR

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,208 mi
Last recorded87,208 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 CTR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,651 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,545 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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R14 CTR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R14 CTR, 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 R14 CTR registered?

R14 CTR is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is R14 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 CTR 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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