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XRU 788

2017 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRU 788
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,239 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,347 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs slightly worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,904 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 29,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 27,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,430 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 19,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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XRU 788 is a 2017 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRU 788, 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.

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What year was XRU 788 registered?

XRU 788 is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is XRU 788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRU 788 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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