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A23 EKA

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing inner edge ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,896 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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A23 EKA is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 A23 EKA, 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 A23 EKA registered?

A23 EKA is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is A23 EKA safe to buy?

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