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AY16 DXC

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,946 mi
Last recorded70,946 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 DXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,946 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing a few cuts in wall but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing a few cuts in wall but cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 43,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,385 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 18,093 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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AY16 DXC is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AY16 DXC, 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 AY16 DXC registered?

AY16 DXC is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AY16 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY16 DXC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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