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AL59 XXX

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,026 mi
Last recorded50,026 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL59 XXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,026 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,108 miles

Offside Steering tie rod slight play o/s

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

all tyres Wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,146 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 61,419 miles

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

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

Offside Slight play in tie rod

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 41,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,293 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 22,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,949 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,530 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,360 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 20,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 15,356 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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AL59 XXX is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AL59 XXX, 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 AL59 XXX registered?

AL59 XXX is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AL59 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL59 XXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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