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AO16 ZPN

2016 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 ZPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend rear brake service. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 67,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,025 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,532 miles

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 11 May 2019 19,295 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 ZPN is a 2016 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

AO16 ZPN is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is AO16 ZPN safe to buy?

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