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GL51 GGY

2017 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,744 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 87,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,367 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,367 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))

Emissions not detected

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,857 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 61,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension Headlamp Adjust bracket snapped

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,149 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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GL51 GGY is a 2017 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL51 GGY, 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 GL51 GGY registered?

GL51 GGY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2017.

Is GL51 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 GGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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