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EG16 ETZ

2016 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 ETZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,035 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))

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

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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EG16 ETZ is a 2016 BMW X3 in Blue 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 EG16 ETZ, 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 EG16 ETZ registered?

EG16 ETZ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is EG16 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 ETZ 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.

Does EG16 ETZ have outstanding finance?

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