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W50 JHW

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 51,593 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 87,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 95,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 89,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 43,047 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,117 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 83,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 34,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,506 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 74,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 22,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,174 miles

Evidence of an oil leak on engine undertray.

Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,167 miles

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

Evidence of an oil leak on engine undertray.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 12,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,217 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 39,662 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,422 miles

all 4 tyres wearing unevenly in treads

Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,422 miles

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))

all 4 tyres wearing unevenly in treads

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,979 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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W50 JHW is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 W50 JHW, 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 W50 JHW registered?

W50 JHW is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is W50 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W50 JHW shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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