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B9 SLY

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,712 mi
Last recorded21,712 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SLY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 20,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 20,715 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,179 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,471 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,885 miles

Brake flexi hoses starting to crack.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,679 miles

tyres cracking. front flexi hoses worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 40,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,988 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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B9 SLY is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 SLY, 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 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B9 SLY is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 2023.

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