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AB16 TLY

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,951 mi
Last recorded94,951 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 TLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,951 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clean emissions

Pass 28 Mar 2025 84,151 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 20 rf p zero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,575 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 48,493 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 28,761 miles

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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AB16 TLY is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AB16 TLY, 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 AB16 TLY registered?

AB16 TLY is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is AB16 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB16 TLY 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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