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DE12 SEA

2017 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,143 mi
Last recorded71,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 SEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,143 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,461 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front backplates corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 23,929 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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DE12 SEA is a 2017 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE12 SEA, 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

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What year was DE12 SEA registered?

DE12 SEA is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DE12 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 SEA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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