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B2 MER

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,576 mi
Last recorded55,576 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 31,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 13,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 13,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 11,416 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 11,319 miles

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

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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B2 MER is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B2 MER, 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 B2 MER registered?

B2 MER is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2016.

Is B2 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 MER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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