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BG66 OWC

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,166 mi
Last recorded42,166 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 OWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 42,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 36,405 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 29,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,902 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear @ 3mm 275/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,527 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 19,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,482 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 12,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 12,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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BG66 OWC 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 BG66 OWC, 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 BG66 OWC registered?

BG66 OWC is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is BG66 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 OWC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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