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AF03 MEL

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 138,856 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,723 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four wheel (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm little noisy

Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 127,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 101,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 121,022 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 121,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 107,420 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,097 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-20. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,669 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre t.p.m.s. light on

Pass 6 May 2021 82,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,967 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly weaker

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 74,374 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and back (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,796 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 64,796 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced on both plates (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,331 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 45,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,643 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF03 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AF03 MEL, 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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AF03 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2017.

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