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A16 XEF

2017 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW X346,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,568 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 63,148 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 63,148 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 54,231 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,033 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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A16 XEF is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A16 XEF?

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What year was A16 XEF registered?

A16 XEF is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2017.

Is A16 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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