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208 ACE

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,439 mi
Last recorded197,439 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 ACE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 197,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 183,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 159,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 159,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 140,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 124,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 94,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,478 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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208 ACE is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 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 208 ACE, 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 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 208 ACE registered?

208 ACE is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is 208 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 208 ACE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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