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GIL 97

2023 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,704 mi
Last recorded28,704 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 97
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 28,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 74,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 56,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 25,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 25,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 14,094 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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GIL 97 is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GIL 97, 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 GIL 97 registered?

GIL 97 is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2023.

Is GIL 97 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 97 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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