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X9 SWP

2017 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,884 mi
Last recorded38,884 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW M332,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 SWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 38,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,121 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2022 29,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 25,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 21,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 21,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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X9 SWP is a 2017 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 32,794 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X9 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X9 SWP registered?

X9 SWP is a 2017 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is X9 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X9 SWP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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