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AP16 ZFM

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,702 mi
Last recorded80,702 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 ZFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,963 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 59,682 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 52,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,687 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 32,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 26,110 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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AP16 ZFM is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP16 ZFM, 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 AP16 ZFM registered?

AP16 ZFM is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AP16 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 ZFM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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