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A3 BXT

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,705 mi
Last recorded57,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,705 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2026 125,401 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2026 55,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 101,660 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2025 101,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2025 51,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 49,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 43,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,151 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,364 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,694 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,848 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,752 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,328 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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A3 BXT is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A3 BXT, 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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A3 BXT is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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