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BG04 VKY

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,511 mi
Last recorded109,511 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,511 miles

Both sides front tyres worn edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40 r19 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2025 102,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape and getting low in treads

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

Pass 31 May 2024 92,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 85,593 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 85,593 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 81,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 81,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,469 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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BG04 VKY is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG04 VKY, 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 BG04 VKY registered?

BG04 VKY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2017.

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