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AP66 EKL

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,770 mi
Last recorded174,770 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 EKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 174,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,269 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 150,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 108,268 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 108,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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AP66 EKL is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey 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 AP66 EKL, 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 AP66 EKL registered?

AP66 EKL is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is AP66 EKL safe to buy?

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