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FY17 VST

2017 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,709 mi
Last recorded61,709 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 VST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 55,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,935 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 45,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 27,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 19,653 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 19,628 miles

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

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 14,733 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 14,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY17 VST is a 2017 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY17 VST, 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 FY17 VST?

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What year was FY17 VST registered?

FY17 VST is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FY17 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 VST shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY17 VST have outstanding finance?

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