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F17 TYF

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 TYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,720 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,631 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2023 106,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 105,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 96,293 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,691 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 88,690 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,052 miles

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

Pass 18 May 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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F17 TYF is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F17 TYF, 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 F17 TYF registered?

F17 TYF is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is F17 TYF safe to buy?

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