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AE16 VWS

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 99,552 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,429 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,479 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 76,479 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm / tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 62,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,793 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 46,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,723 miles

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

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

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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AE16 VWS is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 VWS, 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 AE16 VWS registered?

AE16 VWS is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is AE16 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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