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BG16 OSU

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 102,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,749 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms lamp indicates low tyre pressures

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,764 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,690 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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BG16 OSU is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG16 OSU, 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 BG16 OSU registered?

BG16 OSU is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is BG16 OSU safe to buy?

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