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E23 RDM

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 RDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,542 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 52,539 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 76,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 40,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,902 miles

Nearside side repeator dim water ingress

Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 33,580 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 28,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2020 25,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,132 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 21,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 15,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 15,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,344 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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E23 RDM is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E23 RDM, 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 E23 RDM registered?

E23 RDM is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is E23 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 RDM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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