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E16 LWS

2021 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,162 mi
Last recorded70,162 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X328,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 LWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 52,203 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 52,203 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/60-18 110t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,363 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 39,894 miles

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

under body dirty

Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 26,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 46,740 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 46,735 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 39,424 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 34,785 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,701 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 21,893 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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E16 LWS is a 2021 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 28,010 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 E16 LWS, 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 5 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 E16 LWS registered?

E16 LWS is a 2021 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2021.

Is E16 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 LWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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