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EJ16 FZG

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 FZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,484 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 78,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,488 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,997 miles

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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EJ16 FZG is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ16 FZG, 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 EJ16 FZG registered?

EJ16 FZG is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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