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AY17 RTX

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,827 mi
Last recorded119,827 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 106,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,288 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AY17 RTX is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 AY17 RTX, 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

How do I check the history of AY17 RTX?

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What year was AY17 RTX registered?

AY17 RTX is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AY17 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 RTX 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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