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AE16 XBU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,033 mi
Last recorded152,033 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 XBU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 152,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2025 142,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 128,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,869 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 115,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 102,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 88,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 81,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AE16 XBU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,963 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 XBU registered?

AE16 XBU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 XBU safe to buy?

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