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ET16 NSF

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,412 mi
Last recorded46,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 NSF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 46,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,783 miles

Nearside Rear Inner diff/driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poss play in steering rack itself

rear diff/propshaft seal leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,261 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) poss play in steering rack its self?

n/s/r/inner diff/driveshaft seal leaking

rear diff/propshaft seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,581 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,435 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,851 miles

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

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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ET16 NSF is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET16 NSF, 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 ET16 NSF registered?

ET16 NSF is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is ET16 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 NSF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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