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BD66 TCZ

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 TCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 80,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm 275/35 20 102Y RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2025 66,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 57,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 48,689 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,215 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 31,184 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 31,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BD66 TCZ is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD66 TCZ, 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 BD66 TCZ registered?

BD66 TCZ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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