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YH17 CVW

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,414 mi
Last recorded69,414 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 CVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,414 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake shield dust shields corrosion setting in

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,680 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake dust shields corrosion setting in

Fail 26 Feb 2025 64,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake dust shields corrosion setting in

Pass 11 Mar 2024 57,387 miles

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,889 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

front & rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,643 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 mls aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 mls aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

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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YH17 CVW is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH17 CVW, 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 YH17 CVW registered?

YH17 CVW is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YH17 CVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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