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BF03 NER

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 86,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,986 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 25,262 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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BF03 NER is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 NER, 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 BF03 NER registered?

BF03 NER is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is BF03 NER safe to buy?

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