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AP17 VLM

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,583 mi
Last recorded42,583 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 42,583 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 42,583 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 34,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 34,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 30,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 24,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 20,229 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,901 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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AP17 VLM is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP17 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP17 VLM registered?

AP17 VLM is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AP17 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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