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LJ16 FWW

2016 BMW X3 (F25)

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X3 (F25)49,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 FWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,759 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 59,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 59,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 17,842 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 17,842 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Dashcam attached to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tyre wall exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X3 (F25)?

Based on 510 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,521
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
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LJ16 FWW is a 2016 BMW X3 (F25) in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 (F25) models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 49,450 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 (F25) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ16 FWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 (F25) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X3 (F25) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ16 FWW registered?

LJ16 FWW is a 2016 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LJ16 FWW safe to buy?

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