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AV16 MGO

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 MGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 117,610 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,186 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,852 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 96,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,851 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,913 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 79,913 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,913 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 79,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 67,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 67,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 41,515 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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AV16 MGO is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV16 MGO, 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 AV16 MGO registered?

AV16 MGO is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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