2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · T25 CAR
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 80,699 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T25 CAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 80,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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T25 CAR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (T25 CAR) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T25 CAR Mileage History
- 17/05/202360,586 mi
- 14/05/202466,985 mi+6,399 mi
- 23/05/202467,040 mi+55 mi
- 07/05/202572,950 mi+5,910 mi
- 13/05/202680,699 mi+7,749 mi
Average of roughly 6,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
The X3 weight and UK road conditions make rear springs a regular wear point, sometimes only noticed when the MOT tester spots a broken bottom coil.
- Steering Rack RattleModerate
The electronic steering rack can develop the same clunk and vagueness seen on F30-based BMWs, especially on cars with larger wheels.
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