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YE17 SWU

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 SWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 38,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 35,314 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 35,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 101Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 33,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both front service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 29,552 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,691 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 22,691 miles

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

Pass 18 May 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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YE17 SWU 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 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 YE17 SWU, 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 YE17 SWU registered?

YE17 SWU is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is YE17 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 SWU 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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