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A18 TEL

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,912 mi
Last recorded65,912 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 65,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear lower arm inner bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front and rear arm inner bushs perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 30,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 15,038 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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A18 TEL 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 A18 TEL, 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 A18 TEL registered?

A18 TEL is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2016.

Is A18 TEL safe to buy?

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