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A17 EBS

2017 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EBS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,809 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,357 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,241 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 26,766 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,766 miles

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

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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A17 EBS is a 2017 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A17 EBS, 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 A17 EBS registered?

A17 EBS is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2017.

Is A17 EBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 EBS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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