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BGZ 1660

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 1660
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,755 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 109,755 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,543 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,126 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 93,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,052 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 16 Jun 2020 50,052 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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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BGZ 1660 is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGZ 1660, 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 BGZ 1660 registered?

BGZ 1660 is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 18 February 2016.

Is BGZ 1660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 1660 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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