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2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VK16 AAZ

VK16 AAZ

2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2016. Recorded mileage 118,057 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
118,057 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status of this BMW X3 is exceptionally strong, backed by a maintenance trend that shows flawless compliance. In the most recent test conducted on 2025-06-25 at 96,005 miles, the vehicle secured a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This pristine outcome mirrors the preceding three annual examinations, establishing an unblemished inspection record that indicates attentive mechanical stewardship by previous keepers. The vehicle accumulates mileage at a steady and predictable rate, averaging roughly 9,600 miles annually across its ten-year lifespan. The chronological progression shows consistent usage without erratic gaps or excessive long-distance accumulation, moving from 66,153 miles in July 2022 to 73,770 miles by July 2023, then climbing to 82,824 miles in July 2024 before reaching the current odometer reading of 96,005 miles in June 2025. This uniform accumulation rate suggests the vehicle spent its life engaged in standard mixed driving duties rather than sitting idle or enduring severe commercial stress. Prospective buyers should note the complete absence of historical advisory notes or failure items, which is exceptionally rare for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Because the official record contains zero flagged defects across four consecutive years, physical inspection must focus on high-wear components native to modern xDrive platforms that might escape routine MOT scrutiny. Pay close attention to the condition of the multi-link suspension bushes, alloy wheel integrity, brake disc wear patterns, and the transmission fluid state during a thorough pre-purchase ramp inspection.

VK16 AAZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
  • 118,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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VK16 AAZ Mileage History

  1. 22/07/202266,153 mi
  2. 03/07/202373,770 mi+7,617 mi
  3. 22/07/202482,824 mi+9,054 mi
  4. 25/06/202596,005 mi+13,181 mi
  5. 15/07/2026118,057 mi+22,052 mi

Average of roughly 13,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VK16 AAZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 18:09
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (VK16 AAZ) between July 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY