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EA66 MKV

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,254 mi
Last recorded115,254 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 MKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,254 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 18 Nov 2024 102,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,029 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,909 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,364 miles

Nearside Front 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,985 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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EA66 MKV is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black 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 EA66 MKV, 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 EA66 MKV registered?

EA66 MKV is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is EA66 MKV safe to buy?

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