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CU16 UVG

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,929 mi
Last recorded62,929 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 UVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,536 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 30,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,182 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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CU16 UVG is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 CU16 UVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU16 UVG?

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What year was CU16 UVG registered?

CU16 UVG is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is CU16 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 UVG 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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