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X31 JAM

2022 BMW 3 Series

Black Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,471 mi
Last recorded39,471 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 JAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,471 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2025 225,767 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 225,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2025 36,034 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 36,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 206,163 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 206,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 186,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 168,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 148,238 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2021 148,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,406 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 127,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,349 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 37,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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X31 JAM is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2022 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 25,676 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 X31 JAM, 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 4 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X31 JAM registered?

X31 JAM is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2022.

Is X31 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 JAM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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