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AV66 FZF

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 FZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,814 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,439 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,170 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 53,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,740 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2021 49,740 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,875 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,114 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 24,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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AV66 FZF is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV66 FZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV66 FZF registered?

AV66 FZF is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AV66 FZF safe to buy?

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