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EA16 XVO

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,429 mi
Last recorded133,429 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2026 133,429 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 109,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,382 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 30 Nov 2021 63,922 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Front both top shock absorber mounts slight lateral play

Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,546 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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EA16 XVO is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA16 XVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA16 XVO registered?

EA16 XVO is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is EA16 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 XVO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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