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EY16 CXT

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,678 mi
Last recorded86,678 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 CXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front discs slightly worn also corroded slightly on inside face, advise fitting new brake discs with next brake pad replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyres worn quite heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on inside shoulder exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front discs slightly worn also corroded slightly on inside face, advise fitting new brake discs with next brake pad replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear tyres worn quite heavily on inside shoulder, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 64,954 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 64,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,105 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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EY16 CXT is a 2016 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY16 CXT, 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 EY16 CXT registered?

EY16 CXT is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is EY16 CXT safe to buy?

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