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BM56 SJM

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,171 mi
Last recorded66,171 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 SJM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 59,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner tread and has cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting too wear inner tread

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 45,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 39,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,820 miles

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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BM56 SJM is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BM56 SJM, 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 BM56 SJM registered?

BM56 SJM is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is BM56 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 SJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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