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LX17 XJM

2017 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,459 mi
Last recorded59,459 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 XJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,608 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 45,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 37,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,861 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 26 Aug 2020 24,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,017 miles

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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LX17 XJM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX17 XJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX17 XJM registered?

LX17 XJM is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is LX17 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX17 XJM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX17 XJM have outstanding finance?

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