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BC16 YSW

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 YSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,117 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 43,787 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,735 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,642 miles

Front and rear tyres worn edges

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,541 miles

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,652 miles

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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BC16 YSW is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC16 YSW, 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 BC16 YSW registered?

BC16 YSW is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is BC16 YSW safe to buy?

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