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YL17 FVY

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 FVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 71,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 67,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,079 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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YL17 FVY is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL17 FVY, 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 YL17 FVY?

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What year was YL17 FVY registered?

YL17 FVY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is YL17 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 FVY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 FVY have outstanding finance?

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