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AU16 CPE

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 CPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 23,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outter shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside shoulder not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU16 CPE is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AU16 CPE, 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 AU16 CPE registered?

AU16 CPE is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AU16 CPE safe to buy?

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