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AE66 XHB

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 109,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 109,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 106,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 106,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 16 Jun 2023 96,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,406 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 90,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,249 miles

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

under trays and cover fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,981 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,942 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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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AE66 XHB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE66 XHB, 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.

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What year was AE66 XHB registered?

AE66 XHB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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