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AY16 GVG

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,376 mi
Last recorded149,376 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 149,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 137,849 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 126,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,559 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,317 miles

Front Run flat fitted to rear and conventional tyres fitted to front, can be mixed on although this is not recommended.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,249 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,357 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 GVG is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY16 GVG, 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 AY16 GVG registered?

AY16 GVG is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is AY16 GVG safe to buy?

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