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B511 EKH

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,835 mi
Last recorded102,835 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 EKH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,835 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,214 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,060 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 82,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,257 miles

Small chip in screen

front brake linings getting low

rear brake linings getting low

Fail 5 Oct 2020 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Small chip in screen

front brake linings getting low

rear brake linings getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,925 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,314 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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B511 EKH is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey 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 B511 EKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B511 EKH registered?

B511 EKH is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2016.

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