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D17 VMF

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,769 mi
Last recorded22,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 VMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 22,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 22,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,084 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 5 Jun 2024 103,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 85,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,183 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,779 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE VERY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 27,627 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D17 VMF is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D17 VMF, 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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What year was D17 VMF registered?

D17 VMF is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 January 2023.

Is D17 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D17 VMF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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