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US53 XAN

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,137 mi
Last recorded112,137 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS53 XAN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 112,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 110,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,495 miles

Undertray not fully secure gearbox undertray broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,551 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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US53 XAN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,963 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying US53 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was US53 XAN registered?

US53 XAN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is US53 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for US53 XAN 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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