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E14 SCT

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

32,777 mi
Last recorded32,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 SCT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 32,777 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front slight play in steering rack plastic bush

Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,792 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 27,448 miles

Front exhaust clamp fractured

Fail 19 Jan 2024 27,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal pipe end corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 29 Jul 2023 67,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 63,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,427 miles

Front exhaust clamp fractured

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre *Punctured*

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 58,756 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,591 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 14,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2019 48,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 10,903 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 10,901 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread & worn on edge / cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps have a residue on the lense from old stickers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear left tyre has a nail puncture

Offside Rear Rear right tyre cut in tread but no cords exposed

Fail 29 Sep 2017 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Front left beam patter was incorrect due to faulty bulb, replaced dip beam bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps have a residue on the lense from old stickers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear left tyre has a nail puncture

Offside Rear Rear right tyre cut in tread but no cords exposed

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,145 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 16,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 15,060 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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E14 SCT is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 E14 SCT, 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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E14 SCT is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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