2017 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BV17 GEJ
2017 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 136,180 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV17 GEJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 136,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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BV17 GEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW X3 (BV17 GEJ) between February 2020 and April 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV17 GEJ Mileage History
- 13/02/202015,976 mi
- 25/02/202122,496 mi+6,520 mi
- 17/02/202227,231 mi+4,735 mi
- 02/03/202338,040 mi+10,809 mi
- 01/03/202493,178 mi+55,138 mi
- 01/04/2025127,346 mi+34,168 mi
- 01/04/2025127,346 mi
- 01/04/2026136,180 mi+8,834 mi
Average of roughly 19,609 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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