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BM17 BBJ

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 BBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 75,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,153 miles

All rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

N/S/F tyer NAIL

Fail 7 Nov 2024 68,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

All rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

N/S/F tyer NAIL

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,599 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 35,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,725 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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BM17 BBJ is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BM17 BBJ, 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 BM17 BBJ registered?

BM17 BBJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is BM17 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 BBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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