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AK16 WCP

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 87,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,048 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,711 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 42,190 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 WCP is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AK16 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

AK16 WCP is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AK16 WCP safe to buy?

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