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CE16 PJJ

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 PJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 74,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced led in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 69,228 miles

Nearside side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,465 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,482 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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CE16 PJJ is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE16 PJJ, 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 CE16 PJJ registered?

CE16 PJJ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CE16 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 PJJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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