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FT17 NCU

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 NCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,286 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 71,286 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 36,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,120 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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FT17 NCU is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT17 NCU, 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 FT17 NCU?

You can check the full history of FT17 NCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT17 NCU registered?

FT17 NCU is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is FT17 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 NCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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