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198 KAB

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 KAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 63,161 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,678 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,795 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 5 Dec 2022 35,511 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 27,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,302 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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198 KAB is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 198 KAB, 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 198 KAB registered?

198 KAB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is 198 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 KAB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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