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BM05 LAP

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 LAP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 80,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 80,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,599 miles

Front tyres have small cuts in tread .

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 33,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have small cuts in tread .

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut.

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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BM05 LAP is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BM05 LAP, 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 BM05 LAP registered?

BM05 LAP is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is BM05 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM05 LAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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