2022 BMW IX3 M Sport Electric · SL72 EUJ

With only a single MOT test documented for this 2022 BMW iX3 M Sport and a recorded annual mileage of roughly 16,794 miles, the roadworthiness picture is sparse yet broadly positive on first reading. The vehicle passed its 2025-10-24 examination with no advisories or defects recorded, which is the strongest outcome the DVSA can issue. However, that same date also carries a Dangerous failure for both rear tyres showing exposed ply or cords, meaning the car was not legally roadworthy when presented for test. Because both rear tyres were condemned simultaneously on the same inspection, the issue is most plausibly a pattern of fitment or rotation neglect rather than isolated damage to a single wheel. The overall record therefore offers only one clean pass but pairs it with an immediate dangerous defect, leaving the longer-term trend essentially unestablished from a single test cycle. The usage profile of this iX3 is notably high for a four-year-old premium electric SUV. At 67,174 miles against an age of around four years, the car has covered roughly 16,794 miles annually, which is well above the typical UK average of 7,000 to 9,000 miles and even above many fleet-driven vehicles. Such elevated mileage on an EV with heavy kerb weight places concentrated demand on the suspension components, wheel bearings, and braking hardware, as regenerative systems reduce pad wear but do not eliminate general disc corrosion from infrequent friction use. With only one MOT recorded to date, there are no multi-year gaps to suggest extended standing time, and no mileage inconsistencies to flag, but the absence of further tests means the broader wear curve across braking, steering, and underbody components is undocumented. For a prospective buyer, the rear tyre failure is the single most actionable item on the history and warrants close physical inspection before purchase. Both rear tyres must be replaced and, more importantly, the buyer should verify that the replacements are of matching size, load index, and speed rating to the front pair, as mismatched rolling circumference on an xDrive-style EV can trigger drivetrain warnings and uneven wear. During a test drive, listen for any thumping or vibration through the rear axle over uneven surfaces, which would suggest that the previous tyres had worn irregularly enough to have scarred the tread or transferred uneven loading onto the rear suspension bushes. Check that the new tyres are sitting flush and not catching on any arch lining, and confirm the rear tracking by gently releasing the steering on a straight, flat road to detect any slow drift. Beyond the tyres, the high annual mileage combined with the single clean MOT means several wear items deserve hands-on evaluation. On the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from at least 40 mph to feel for any judder or pulse through the pedal, which on a heavily-driven EV typically indicates front disc corrosion rather than pad wear. Listen for clonks or creaks from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, particularly from the control arm bushes and anti-roll bar links, which are commonly stressed on heavier cars at this mileage. Visually inspect the underside for any fluid residue around the drive unit seals, as high-mileage EVs can show weeping from the electric motor or reduction gearbox mounts. Finally, request that the tyre age and brand of the currently fitted set be verified, since a car that failed its MOT for exposed cords suggests replacement may have been deferred, and confirming the condition of the new fitment protects the buyer from inheriting the same lapse in maintenance.