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B14 FRG

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 FRG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,037 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 95,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,023 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,023 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2022 60,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,872 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 52,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear brake light working at time of test but has water ingress

Nearside Rear tail light working at time of test but has water ingress

Pass 22 Feb 2020 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just passes, strongly suggest having this replaced asap. (5.3.2 (b))

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 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 25 Feb 2019 31,259 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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B14 FRG 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 72.7%.

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 B14 FRG, 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 B14 FRG registered?

B14 FRG is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is B14 FRG safe to buy?

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