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BB04 VLB

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB04 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,869 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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BB04 VLB is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BB04 VLB, 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 BB04 VLB registered?

BB04 VLB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is BB04 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB04 VLB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BB04 VLB have outstanding finance?

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