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DM02 BDM

2016 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 BDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,918 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 90,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,145 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 49,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 35,428 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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DM02 BDM is a 2016 BMW X3 in Red 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 DM02 BDM, 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 DM02 BDM registered?

DM02 BDM is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is DM02 BDM safe to buy?

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