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AE66 XPW

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,777 mi
Last recorded67,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XPW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (rear differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip/crack in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 26,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 21,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 14,696 miles

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 XPW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPW, 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

How do I check the history of AE66 XPW?

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What year was AE66 XPW registered?

AE66 XPW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AE66 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XPW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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