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FP17 FGJ

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,938 mi
Last recorded129,938 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 129,938 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 129,934 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 101,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 80,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,289 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 71,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 51,947 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 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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FP17 FGJ 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 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 FP17 FGJ, 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 FP17 FGJ registered?

FP17 FGJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is FP17 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 FGJ 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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