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N8 XTS

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,509 mi
Last recorded72,509 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 XTS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 72,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,528 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 59,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,885 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked but not emitting white light

Fail 10 Aug 2021 44,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked but not emitting white light

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,494 miles

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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N8 XTS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N8 XTS, 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

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What year was N8 XTS registered?

N8 XTS is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 December 2017.

Is N8 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 XTS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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