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87 BLY

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,388 mi
Last recorded68,388 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 BLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,744 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 18,986 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 18,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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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87 BLY is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 87 BLY, 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 87 BLY registered?

87 BLY is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 87 BLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 BLY 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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