BMW X32016 · 2.0L DIESEL

The BMW X3 presents a current roadworthy status with a passed MOT dated 22 May 2026 at 73,982 miles, where the tester noted offside rear tyre worn on the edge to 3mm. Across the available five-year record the maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring mechanical or structural defects, only consumable tyre wear advisories and a single failure caused by a severe tyre cut. The recent pass confirms the vehicle remains compliant, though the persistent edge wear pattern warrants attention. Recorded mileage aligns with typical use for a 2016 vehicle, accumulating roughly 7,400 miles per year. The tests show 59,815 miles on 30 May 2023, 64,763 miles on 1 June 2024, 70,471 miles on 29 May 2025 and 73,982 miles on 22 May 2026. Annual distances eased from near 5,000 to 3,500 miles in the final year, indicating lighter recent use rather than high-stress cycles. The history is otherwise clean, with no defects recorded in June 2024 and the post-failure retest, aside from the tyre items. The tester recorded a nearside rear tyre cut through to the ply and inner edge wear at the 17 May 2025 examination at 70,153 miles, proving the previous owner neglected tyre condition sufficiently to risk a prohibition. The subsequent pass on 29 May 2025 followed rectification, yet the repeat edge wear on offside rear in May 2026 suggests uneven tyre loading or unaddressed tracking faults. A buyer should physically check all four tyres for tread depth and sidewall damage, and inspect suspension bushes, track rod ends and coil springs for wear that promotes edge scrubbing. No advisories for brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions appear in the data, but a ten-year-old SUV demands in-person verification of structural integrity beneath sills and subframes. The absence of recorded faults does not exempt the buyer from confirming binding calipers or worn dampers are absent, as MOT tests sample only visible conditions on the day.