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CB 47

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,856 mi
Last recorded53,856 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB 47
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 36,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,967 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 22,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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CB 47 is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue 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 CB 47, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CB 47?

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What year was CB 47 registered?

CB 47 is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is CB 47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB 47 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.

Does CB 47 have outstanding finance?

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