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N17 CNB

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,498 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre light on

Water in rear lights

Fail 24 Sep 2025 78,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre light on

Water in rear lights

Pass 2 Aug 2025 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,443 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 67,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,538 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 71,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 28,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,916 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slight buldge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,911 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 49,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N17 CNB is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,517 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 N17 CNB, 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 10 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N17 CNB registered?

N17 CNB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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