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ET66 WLU

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,033 mi
Last recorded109,033 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 WLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 109,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 95,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,342 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 63,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,643 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 59,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,951 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 53,951 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 WLU is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET66 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

ET66 WLU is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2017.

Is ET66 WLU safe to buy?

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