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FG17 LSU

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,037 mi
Last recorded92,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 LSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 92,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 92,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 90,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 87,534 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 May 2024 87,508 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyre heavily perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/cracks in w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,798 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips/cracks in w/screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 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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FG17 LSU is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG17 LSU, 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

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What year was FG17 LSU registered?

FG17 LSU is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FG17 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG17 LSU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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