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C1 DMA

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,540 mi
Last recorded72,540 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 DMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 72,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 72,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 71,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear\straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear\straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,941 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 58,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

No read out given on emission test

Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 106,626 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,301 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 29,911 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 22 Jul 2019 91,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 91,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,301 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,379 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C1 DMA is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C1 DMA, 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 C1 DMA registered?

C1 DMA is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is C1 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 DMA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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