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CP16 XKB

2016 BMW 3

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 XKB
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 80,452 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Dec 2025 80,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,672 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,540 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 21,851 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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CP16 XKB is a 2016 BMW 3 in Silver with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP16 XKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CP16 XKB registered?

CP16 XKB is a 2016 BMW 3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is CP16 XKB safe to buy?

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