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AO16 KNK

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,966 mi
Last recorded117,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 KNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff area

Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

slight oil leak rear diff area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,028 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff output shafts

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from rear diff output shafts

Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,936 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 4mm outer brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,061 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,317 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 61,317 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,203 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,041 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 KNK is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO16 KNK, 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 KNK registered?

AO16 KNK is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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