2017 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · OSX 20

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent MOT test on 07 November 2025 at 15,517 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. While the history shows two failures in the preceding years, the clean passes in the two latest inspections suggest the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum safety requirements. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,724 miles per year. Data shows a consistent but sparse usage pattern, with 1,119 miles covered between September 2023 and November 2024, and another 1,676 miles recorded between the 2024 and the latest tests. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can lead to degradation of rubber-based parts such as seals, hoses, and tyres. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related decay that low mileage might mask. The failures in September 2023 and September 2024 occurred at very low mileages, which often points to issues like perished components, seized brake calipers, or lighting faults rather than wear-and-tear. Focus the inspection on the brake discs for surface corrosion and the suspension bushes for cracking caused by lack of movement. Given the low usage, verifying the age of the fluids and the tyre manufacture dates is essential to ensure the car has not suffered from internal oxidation or neglect while stationary.