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816 DCV

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,267 mi
Last recorded57,267 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 DCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 57,267 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Sep 2024 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to underneath f vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 47,743 miles

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 42,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,126 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

emissions not detected

under tray's fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

under tray's slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions not detected

under trays fitted full length of underneath of vehicle

under trays slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no emissions detected

Fail 30 Sep 2019 25,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no emissions detected

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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816 DCV is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey 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 816 DCV, 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 816 DCV registered?

816 DCV is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is 816 DCV safe to buy?

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