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AU66 GYS

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 GYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,632 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 88,631 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,544 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,980 miles

REAR DIFF HAS A SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,895 miles

rear brake pads appear well worn

Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,119 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (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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AU66 GYS is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU66 GYS, 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 AU66 GYS registered?

AU66 GYS is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is AU66 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 GYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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