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CA16 YCC

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 79,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,545 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,264 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 60,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 53,086 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 53,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 33,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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CA16 YCC is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA16 YCC, 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 CA16 YCC registered?

CA16 YCC is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is CA16 YCC safe to buy?

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