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B5 YJU

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,148 mi
Last recorded63,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 YJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 63,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 63,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 26,193 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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B5 YJU is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 YJU, 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 B5 YJU registered?

B5 YJU is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is B5 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 YJU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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