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YWL 78

2017 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWL 78
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,821 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,810 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 45,558 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,460 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 25,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3.0mm strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change now or asap pads worn close to safe limits inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays 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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YWL 78 is a 2017 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YWL 78, 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 YWL 78 registered?

YWL 78 is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YWL 78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWL 78 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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