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CV16 UPL

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 UPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,994 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2021 58,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,081 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp: lens damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2020 53,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp: lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2019 41,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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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CV16 UPL 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 CV16 UPL, 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 CV16 UPL registered?

CV16 UPL is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is CV16 UPL safe to buy?

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