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C21 XXY

2016 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,855 mi
Last recorded110,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 XXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 110,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 110,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,327 miles

zero emissions recorded

Pass 17 May 2024 95,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,353 miles

Both front tyres are approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 58,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,081 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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C21 XXY is a 2016 BMW X3 in Brown with a 1,995cc 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 C21 XXY, 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 C21 XXY registered?

C21 XXY is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is C21 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 XXY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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