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AJ08 ALJ

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,978 mi
Last recorded135,978 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 ALJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,328 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 18,962 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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AJ08 ALJ 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 AJ08 ALJ, 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 AJ08 ALJ registered?

AJ08 ALJ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AJ08 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 ALJ 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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