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R2 YYJ

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

138,680 mi
Last recorded138,680 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 138,680 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 119,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 133,793 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 112,314 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,775 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,237 miles

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen under protective cover

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen under protective cover

Offside Rear tyre fouling body during movement

Fail 22 Oct 2021 118,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen under protective cover

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen under protective cover

Offside Rear tyre fouling body during movement

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,193 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 33,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,680 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,672 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,913 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,911 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 90,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 86,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,335 miles

Can't see bottom of rear coil springs.

Fail 31 May 2013 78,286 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Can't see bottom of rear coil springs.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R2 YYJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 R2 YYJ, 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 R2 YYJ registered?

R2 YYJ is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2017.

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