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EY16 CYL

2016 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 CYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,180 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 7 Pin Socket fitted (Not Testable) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 48,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test 7 Pin Socket fitted (Not Testable) ()

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 CYL is a 2016 BMW X3 in Silver 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 EY16 CYL, 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 EY16 CYL registered?

EY16 CYL is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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The MOT history for EY16 CYL 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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