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CW53 BDS

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,972 mi
Last recorded55,972 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,972 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Fail 2 Dec 2025 55,969 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 4 Dec 2024 43,876 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 20 Nov 2023 32,606 miles

emissions too clean for emissions machine

Pass 15 Dec 2022 23,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 19,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,002 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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CW53 BDS is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CW53 BDS, 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 CW53 BDS?

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What year was CW53 BDS registered?

CW53 BDS is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is CW53 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 BDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW53 BDS have outstanding finance?

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