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J27 XCK

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 XCK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing on edge's

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 40,673 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,631 miles

Nearside Front 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))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J27 XCK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 XCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J27 XCK registered?

J27 XCK is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is J27 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 XCK 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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