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70 AE

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 AE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,713 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 109,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 92,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,127 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,590 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 33,506 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 17,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 13,270 miles

Central Front Under tray's fitted

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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70 AE is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 70 AE, 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 70 AE registered?

70 AE is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is 70 AE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 70 AE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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