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EK16 OVD

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,998 mi
Last recorded45,998 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 OVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 41,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 36,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,724 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 35,724 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,262 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 31,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,187 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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EK16 OVD is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black 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 EK16 OVD, 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 EK16 OVD registered?

EK16 OVD is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is EK16 OVD safe to buy?

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