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V8 SOS

2017 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,746 mi
Last recorded63,746 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 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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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SOS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 63,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

smoke value below 0.00 no print out available

Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,687 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 39,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 21,434 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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V8 SOS is a 2017 BMW X3 in Black 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 V8 SOS, 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 V8 SOS registered?

V8 SOS is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is V8 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 SOS 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.

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