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E3 TJC

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,487 mi
Last recorded77,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,487 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,487 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,917 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer body (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,071 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 58,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 41,317 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))

Offside 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 21 Nov 2019 34,758 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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E3 TJC is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey 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 E3 TJC, 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 E3 TJC registered?

E3 TJC is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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