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DSU 403

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,433 mi
Last recorded115,433 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 403
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 99,397 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 81,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 65,715 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,297 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 15,085 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 May 2019 11,784 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 11,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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DSU 403 is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black 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 DSU 403, 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 DSU 403 registered?

DSU 403 is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is DSU 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 403 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSU 403 have outstanding finance?

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