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FG17 WDJ

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 WDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,040 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 66,040 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,379 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2024 60,379 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,226 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2023 50,226 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2023 50,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 38,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow damage/cut to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad approx 2 to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 29,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 21,317 miles

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 WDJ is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FG17 WDJ, 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 FG17 WDJ registered?

FG17 WDJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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