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C8 LXE

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LXE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 62,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 30,770 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 21,261 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO DETECT.

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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C8 LXE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 LXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C8 LXE?

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What year was C8 LXE registered?

C8 LXE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is C8 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 LXE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 LXE have outstanding finance?

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