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SR66 NRU

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,027 mi
Last recorded41,027 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR66 NRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,027 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 41,027 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 29,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 15,873 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 15,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 13,609 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 11,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer shoulders worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 9,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 7,796 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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SR66 NRU is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SR66 NRU, 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 SR66 NRU registered?

SR66 NRU is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is SR66 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR66 NRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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