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BL66 HKJ

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,599 mi
Last recorded85,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 HKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 85,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake light on

o/s/f lamp damaged

Pass 10 May 2022 55,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 55,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 40,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 40,219 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 16,455 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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BL66 HKJ is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL66 HKJ, 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 BL66 HKJ registered?

BL66 HKJ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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