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CX16 FGJ

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 FGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,391 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread be low 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 39,145 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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CX16 FGJ is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX16 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

CX16 FGJ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CX16 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 FGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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