2017 BMW X3 · 30,180 MOT tests
2017 BMW X3 reliability
2017 BMW X3s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 X3 years (30,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 51,381
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,180
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.5%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.48%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.8%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.82%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 BMW X3 reliable?
2017 BMW X3s fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 X3 years (30,180 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.46% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 BMW X3 shows 51,381 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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