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AP16 CBV

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,981 mi
Last recorded96,981 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 CBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 96,981 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 83,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,620 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,098 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 55,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 44,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor on disc. (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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AP16 CBV is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,517 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AP16 CBV, 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 AP16 CBV registered?

AP16 CBV is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is AP16 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP16 CBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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