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AF16 GVR

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 GVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,878 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,878 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,352 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 43,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 GVR is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

AF16 GVR is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 GVR safe to buy?

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