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AY66 ZRC

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 ZRC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,180 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Apr 2026 96,180 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,915 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,402 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,426 miles

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

Oil leak Rear Differential

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,778 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 40,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,730 miles

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

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

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

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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AY66 ZRC is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY66 ZRC, 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 AY66 ZRC registered?

AY66 ZRC is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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