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BA15 TOP

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,921 mi
Last recorded90,921 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA15 TOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 90,291 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 67,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,824 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 38,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,173 miles

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))

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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BA15 TOP is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA15 TOP, 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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BA15 TOP is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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