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EK16 BNV

2016 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 BNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 136,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,571 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,614 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,515 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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EK16 BNV is a 2016 BMW X3 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EK16 BNV, 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 EK16 BNV registered?

EK16 BNV is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is EK16 BNV safe to buy?

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