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XJ04 FER

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ04 FER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 54,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,314 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 72,314 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,770 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil around gearbox and over undertray coverings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,833 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,437 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 37,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 19,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 25,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,786 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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XJ04 FER is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJ04 FER, 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 XJ04 FER registered?

XJ04 FER is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is XJ04 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ04 FER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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