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DA61 ELL

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ELL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 80,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 57,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 54,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 45,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 45,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2021 36,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge & slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 3 May 2021 36,286 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge & slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 May 2020 31,816 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))

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

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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DA61 ELL is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA61 ELL, 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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DA61 ELL is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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