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YA17 VUP

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,003 mi
Last recorded38,003 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 VUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 38,003 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 37,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 31,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,795 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 24,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn and deep cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn and deep cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2-3mm- REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm- REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted to underside and engine

Pass 7 Oct 2022 19,529 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 15 Oct 2021 13,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front small deep cut in tyre tread

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 9,583 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

under body shields fitted

Pass 22 Jun 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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YA17 VUP is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA17 VUP, 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

How do I check the history of YA17 VUP?

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What year was YA17 VUP registered?

YA17 VUP is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YA17 VUP safe to buy?

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