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VX16 SVY

2016 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,033 mi
Last recorded76,033 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 SVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 76,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 69,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 65,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 61,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,355 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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VX16 SVY is a 2016 BMW X3 in White 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 VX16 SVY, 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 VX16 SVY registered?

VX16 SVY is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VX16 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 SVY 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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