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L11 GLN

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 146,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 139,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 139,498 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 115,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 143,259 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 139,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,982 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 106,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limited tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,932 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 21,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,074 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,038 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,702 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,915 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,818 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 43,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 42,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,755 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,125 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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L11 GLN is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 L11 GLN, 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 L11 GLN registered?

L11 GLN is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is L11 GLN safe to buy?

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