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EJ16 WLF

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 WLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to both rear seats. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 54,969 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,067 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats offside & nearside rear ()

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

rear diff covered in oil

Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,263 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,328 miles

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

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 WLF is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black 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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

EJ16 WLF is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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