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AF16 EXN

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 EXN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 79,796 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 69,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 50,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and worn off on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting slightly thin at 3mm.

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting slightly thin at 3mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Shocker dust cover/ bumpstop dropped down.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 28,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shocker dust cover/ bumpstop dropped down.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 18,094 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 12,165 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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AF16 EXN is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AF16 EXN, 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 AF16 EXN registered?

AF16 EXN is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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