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ET66 VZY

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 VZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 50,461 miles

MOVEMENT NOTED TO BOTH FRONT INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT NOTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WEAR

Fail 20 Mar 2026 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL DAMAGE CORDS SHOWING 245/40 20Y RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MOVEMENT NOTED TO BOTH FRONT INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT NOTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WEAR

Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,089 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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ET66 VZY is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 ET66 VZY, 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 ET66 VZY registered?

ET66 VZY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is ET66 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 VZY 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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