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J12 DFB

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 127,892 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 127,885 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Warning lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle and all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2025 126,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material debonded (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 124,072 miles

Front tyre(s) worn on edge(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 60,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,154 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,158 miles

under shields fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,555 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 74,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 42,489 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,790 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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J12 DFB is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 DFB, 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.

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J12 DFB is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2017.

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