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BFU 214

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,182 mi
Last recorded22,182 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFU 214
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 22,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 21,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 18,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,619 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 13,075 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 13,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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BFU 214 is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey 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 BFU 214, 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 BFU 214?

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What year was BFU 214 registered?

BFU 214 is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BFU 214 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFU 214 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.

Does BFU 214 have outstanding finance?

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