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BG53 XTA

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,996 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2025 70,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,286 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 35,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 35,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 27,949 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

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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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BG53 XTA is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG53 XTA, 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 BG53 XTA registered?

BG53 XTA is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BG53 XTA safe to buy?

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