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ALE 95S

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,212 mi
Last recorded130,212 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALE 95S
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,840 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 118,840 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective intake pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing retaining spring (1.1.21 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,358 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,345 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,425 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,270 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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ALE 95S is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ALE 95S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALE 95S registered?

ALE 95S is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is ALE 95S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALE 95S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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