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SML 3J

2017 BMW 435

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,831 mi
Last recorded66,831 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 43548,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSML 3J
MakeBMW
Model435
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,831 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 63,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,877 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 255.35.R 19 R.F.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,014 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,916 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 435?

Based on 117,140 MOT tests across 14,389 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
6,916
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,389
On UK Roads
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SML 3J is a 2017 BMW 435 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 435 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 435 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 435 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SML 3J registered?

SML 3J is a 2017 BMW 435, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SML 3J safe to buy?

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