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AE66 TZF

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,980 mi
Last recorded54,980 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 54,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R20 99Y 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y 1.9mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R20 99Y 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y 2.0mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 40,647 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R20 99Y 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y 1.9mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R20 99Y 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 102Y 2.0mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,980 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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AE66 TZF is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AE66 TZF, 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 AE66 TZF registered?

AE66 TZF is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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