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AK16 NDF

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 2 May 2024 69,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,795 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))

Pass 5 May 2022 57,227 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 43,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 43,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 33,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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AK16 NDF is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 NDF, 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 AK16 NDF registered?

AK16 NDF is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is AK16 NDF safe to buy?

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