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AF66 NUW

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,461 mi
Last recorded49,461 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 NUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 49,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2024 45,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,310 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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AF66 NUW is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF66 NUW, 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 AF66 NUW registered?

AF66 NUW is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is AF66 NUW safe to buy?

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