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AL11 BZB

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 81,014 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front& offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 75,763 miles

Front / Rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jan 2025 75,761 miles

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

Front / Rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,844 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 71,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,100 miles

Offside Front Slight play in the steering arm

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,950 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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AL11 BZB is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL11 BZB, 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 AL11 BZB registered?

AL11 BZB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is AL11 BZB safe to buy?

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