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V40 SHS

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,140 mi
Last recorded94,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 SHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 94,126 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested nsf bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + edge wear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 82,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Dec 2024 82,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,759 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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V40 SHS is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey 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 V40 SHS, 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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What year was V40 SHS registered?

V40 SHS is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2017.

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