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AO66 BYU

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 BYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,817 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 82,817 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,527 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to carry Decelerometer test due to MOT failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 64,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,363 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,845 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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AO66 BYU is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AO66 BYU, 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 AO66 BYU registered?

AO66 BYU is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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