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B3 XTP

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XTP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,951 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 119,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 6 May 2025 118,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2024 99,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 88,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 75,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,330 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,042 miles

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

Offside Front 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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B3 XTP is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B3 XTP, 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 B3 XTP registered?

B3 XTP is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is B3 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 XTP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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