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AJ16 NVK

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 NVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 76,488 miles

Steering rack insecure drivers side front inner steering arm joint movement and knocking (2.1.3 (a) (i))

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,139 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 26,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 13,040 miles

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

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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AJ16 NVK is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ16 NVK, 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 AJ16 NVK registered?

AJ16 NVK is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is AJ16 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 NVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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