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AF05 GEM

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,385 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,437 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 82,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 66,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,823 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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AF05 GEM is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF05 GEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 GEM registered?

AF05 GEM is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is AF05 GEM safe to buy?

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