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EF16 UDG

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,241 miles

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

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full factory fitted covers restricting view

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,307 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 104,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 86,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,235 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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EF16 UDG is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF16 UDG, 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 EF16 UDG registered?

EF16 UDG is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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