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AX16 LZO

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 LZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm / inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm / inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,879 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 82,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,416 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,416 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 49,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 49,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 49,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,697 miles

several stone chips in swept area of windscreen

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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AX16 LZO is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX16 LZO, 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 AX16 LZO registered?

AX16 LZO is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AX16 LZO safe to buy?

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