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C15 GTB

2016 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 GTB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 87,975 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of OSF tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount bearing sticking on lock to lock turns (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 May 2025 74,558 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres wearing inner edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 59,588 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 59,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 46,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753520 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 24,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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C15 GTB is a 2016 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C15 GTB, 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 C15 GTB registered?

C15 GTB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is C15 GTB safe to buy?

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