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N16 URN

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,534 mi
Last recorded70,534 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 URN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,041 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,803 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 53,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 49,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,357 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 31,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 27,991 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 27,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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N16 URN is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 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 N16 URN, 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 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 URN registered?

N16 URN is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is N16 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 URN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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