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AF16 FDN

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,189 mi
Last recorded86,189 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 86,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,048 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,480 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 68,375 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,543 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres Starting to feather (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,262 miles

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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 FDN is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF16 FDN, 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 AF16 FDN registered?

AF16 FDN is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AF16 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 FDN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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