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EX66 VKA

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 VKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,598 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,445 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 70,445 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,708 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 60,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 44,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,438 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,202 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 13,967 miles

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

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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EX66 VKA 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 EX66 VKA, 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 EX66 VKA registered?

EX66 VKA is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2016.

Is EX66 VKA safe to buy?

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