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CX16 FEK

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 FEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 153,486 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 153,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 129,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 99,713 miles

N/S/F fog lamp glass cracked

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

O/S/F brake disc backplate rattling against the disc

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,403 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end play

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,737 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,352 miles

Both front tyres cracking between the tread and outer sidewalls

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between the tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Slight play in offside of steering rack/inner track rod end ball joint area

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,621 miles

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

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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CX16 FEK is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX16 FEK, 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 CX16 FEK registered?

CX16 FEK is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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