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VX17 VTA

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX17 VTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,783 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 95,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 85,952 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,203 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are low on tread close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

all four brake pads are wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 51,984 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,203 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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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VX17 VTA is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX17 VTA, 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 VX17 VTA registered?

VX17 VTA is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is VX17 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX17 VTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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