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AJ59 MEL

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,588 mi
Last recorded65,588 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 65,588 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,022 miles

emissions to clean to read

unable to see brake pads

under body covered

Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,552 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,211 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,018 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,820 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 31,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AJ59 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 46,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ59 MEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ59 MEL registered?

AJ59 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AJ59 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 MEL 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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