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VA17 VDP

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,503 mi
Last recorded103,503 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 VDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 VDP is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDP, 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 VA17 VDP registered?

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

Is VA17 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 VDP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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