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VA17 YWB

2017 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,018 mi
Last recorded64,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 YWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 64,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 64,016 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very low, both sides. Recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 40,945 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 40,945 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 20,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020

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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 YWB is a 2017 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VA17 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

VA17 YWB is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is VA17 YWB safe to buy?

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