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204 SAL

2017 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration204 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026
Pass 8 May 2025 63,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 59,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,892 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,705 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,015 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 37,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,485 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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204 SAL is a 2017 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 204 SAL, 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 204 SAL registered?

204 SAL is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is 204 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 204 SAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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