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EO16 TVZ

2016 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 TVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 69,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/r20 99y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2026 69,187 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/r20 102y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/r20 99y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,887 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 44,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 38,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 38,252 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 34,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,801 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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EO16 TVZ is a 2016 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 EO16 TVZ, 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 EO16 TVZ registered?

EO16 TVZ is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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