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BV17 GEJ

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 GEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 136,180 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,346 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 127,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 22,496 miles

rear pads low.. rear tyre near min limit. nail in n/s/r tyre

wipers smear. tyre pressure light for n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,976 miles

Nearside Front 2mm outter edge

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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BV17 GEJ is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black 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 BV17 GEJ, 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 BV17 GEJ registered?

BV17 GEJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is BV17 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 GEJ 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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