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CA06 CTA

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,749 mi
Last recorded76,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 CTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 76,749 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 48,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,157 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 1,657 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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CA06 CTA is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 CA06 CTA, 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 CA06 CTA registered?

CA06 CTA is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is CA06 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 CTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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