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AO16 FKX

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,038 mi
Last recorded75,038 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,038 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 72,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 65,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 65,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 55,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 43,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2021 33,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,109 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn and feathered on inner edges.

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking and cuts to tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,972 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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AO16 FKX is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO16 FKX, 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 AO16 FKX registered?

AO16 FKX is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AO16 FKX safe to buy?

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