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C27 TNK

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 TNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 131,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,901 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,793 miles

Engine and floor pan covers fitted on under side

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Brake pads very low

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread

Fail 2 Sep 2021 58,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine and floor pan covers fitted on under side

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Brake pads very low

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

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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C27 TNK is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C27 TNK, 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 C27 TNK registered?

C27 TNK is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2017.

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