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VA17 SHJ

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 SHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 66,754 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,458 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 51,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 33,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 31,782 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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VA17 SHJ is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA17 SHJ, 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 VA17 SHJ registered?

VA17 SHJ is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is VA17 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 SHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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