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ET16 TZV

2016 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,316 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 71,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 51,779 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential output seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,812 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 34,812 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 TZV is a 2016 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET16 TZV, 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 ET16 TZV registered?

ET16 TZV is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 13 August 2016.

Is ET16 TZV safe to buy?

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