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J27 EVM

2017 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 EVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 75,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 75,134 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,770 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,838 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pad to low (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted underbody

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 68,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,226 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 63,610 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 63,609 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2023 63,606 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 75,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 62,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 65,288 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 46,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 46,757 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,107 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2021 33,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 44,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 26,683 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner circumference

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

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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J27 EVM is a 2017 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J27 EVM, 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 J27 EVM registered?

J27 EVM is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2017.

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