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EF16 UES

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,891 mi
Last recorded184,891 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 184,891 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 184,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 170,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 157,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,926 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 UES is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

EF16 UES is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is EF16 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 UES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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