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C588 KAR

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,927 mi
Last recorded62,927 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 KAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Monitor both front tyres close to wear indicators

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

Rear Both tyres have uneven wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 62,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Monitor both front tyres close to wear indicators

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Both tyres have uneven wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 34,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,631 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 23,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 19,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 15,909 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 9,772 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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C588 KAR is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C588 KAR, 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 C588 KAR registered?

C588 KAR is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is C588 KAR safe to buy?

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