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C5 BGE

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,164 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 116,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 118,280 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 112,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,001 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,002 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,356 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 93,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,349 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 84,573 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 May 2016 80,525 miles

EML Illuminated

NS and OS front tyre's wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2015 76,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,941 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,139 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emmision test reading very low - analiser unab le to record results

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,256 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,486 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

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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C5 BGE is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 C5 BGE, 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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C5 BGE is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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