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CU16 WVZ

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,437 mi
Last recorded90,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 WVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,928 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,179 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 41,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,663 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,663 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 WVZ is a 2016 BMW X3 in White 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 WVZ, 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

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What year was CU16 WVZ registered?

CU16 WVZ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is CU16 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 WVZ 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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