CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ17 VPC

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 87,827 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 87,825 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2025 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2024 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 71,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 67,115 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 67,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,311 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 75,034 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ17 VPC is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ17 VPC, 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

How do I check the history of FJ17 VPC?

You can check the full history of FJ17 VPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ17 VPC registered?

FJ17 VPC is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FJ17 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 VPC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ17 VPC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ17 VPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.