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DB05 DFB

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,464 mi
Last recorded72,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 DFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 72,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 33,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 52,354 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 28,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,383 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate worn/insecure

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 34,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 18,250 miles

slight cracks in all tyre treads

Pass 15 Dec 2018 28,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 23,516 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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DB05 DFB is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DB05 DFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB05 DFB registered?

DB05 DFB is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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