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ET17 FLJ

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,646 mi
Last recorded51,646 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 FLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 51,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,539 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,665 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 36,350 miles

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

rear diff has light misting of oil on it

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 30,512 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 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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ET17 FLJ is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET17 FLJ, 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 ET17 FLJ?

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What year was ET17 FLJ registered?

ET17 FLJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is ET17 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 FLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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