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AO66 FTX

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,391 mi
Last recorded45,391 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 45,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 12,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 11,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 8,244 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 8,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 FTX is a 2016 BMW X3 in White 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 AO66 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

AO66 FTX is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AO66 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 FTX 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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