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AF16 MXG

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,966 mi
Last recorded48,966 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 MXG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 44,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 29,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 25,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,061 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,371 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 MXG is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

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

Is AF16 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 MXG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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