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J29 SMX

2020 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,682 mi
Last recorded70,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW X332,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,682 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 70,682 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding noise emission when wheel turning (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 49,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,145 miles

all tyres approx. 2.5mm tread depth

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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J29 SMX is a 2020 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,573 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 J29 SMX, 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 6 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J29 SMX registered?

J29 SMX is a 2020 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2020.

Is J29 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 SMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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