2017 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RA17 OEF
2017 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 70,894 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA17 OEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 70,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA17 OEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 BMW X3 (RA17 OEF) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”.
RA17 OEF Mileage History
- 18/04/202346,815 mi
- 19/04/202456,021 mi+9,206 mi
- 19/04/202456,021 mi
- 07/04/202566,132 mi+10,111 mi
- 11/11/202570,894 mi+4,762 mi
Average of roughly 9,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
The electronic steering rack can develop the same clunk and vagueness seen on F30-based BMWs, especially on cars with larger wheels.
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