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FV17 HCY

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,212 mi
Last recorded80,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 HCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre worn on edges ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,090 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,433 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 245/40/20 run flat ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/35/20 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 41,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 41,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 35,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,859 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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FV17 HCY is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV17 HCY, 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 FV17 HCY registered?

FV17 HCY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FV17 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 HCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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