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BMW 3352017 · 3.0L DIESEL

YA17 AAF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 87,598 miles recorded, this GREY 2017 BMW 335 runs on DIESEL with a 2993cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/11/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
2993cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of annual passes. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 87,598 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. While a failure was recorded in October 2024 at 75,752 miles, the subsequent pass just one month later at a negligible mileage increase suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the defects identified by the tester immediately. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2022 test at 43,284 miles and the October 2023 test at 63,999 miles, the car covered over 20,000 miles, showing a period of higher usage. However, the mileage has settled back to roughly 12,000 miles per year over the most recent interval between tests. This steady usage is generally beneficial for mechanical components, as it prevents the seal degradation associated with long periods of standing. Given the lack of recurring mechanical advisories in the provided history, the physical inspection should focus on high-wear items common to this model at this mileage. A buyer should verify the condition of the control arm bushes and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this age. Since the record does not flag specific brake corrosion or structural issues, a manual check of the brake discs for uneven wear and an underside inspection for surface rust remains necessary to ensure the clean history reflects the current mechanical state.

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68
/ 100 · Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of annual passes. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 87,598 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. While a failure was recorded in October 2024 at 75,752 miles, the subsequent pass just one month later at a negligible mileage increase suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the defects identified by the tester immediately. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2022 test at 43,284 miles and the October 2023 test at 63,999 miles, the car covered over 20,000 miles, showing a period of higher usage. However, the mileage has settled back to roughly 12,000 miles per year over the most recent interval between tests. This steady usage is generally beneficial for mechanical components, as it prevents the seal degradation associated with long periods of standing. Given the lack of recurring mechanical advisories in the provided history, the physical inspection should focus on high-wear items common to this model at this mileage. A buyer should verify the condition of the control arm bushes and coil springs, as these often show signs of fatigue at this age. Since the record does not flag specific brake corrosion or structural issues, a manual check of the brake discs for uneven wear and an underside inspection for surface rust remains necessary to ensure the clean history reflects the current mechanical state.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 BMW 335 (YA17 AAF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2022 to October 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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