2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · Y88 BGB
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 82,232 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y88 BGB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 82,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y88 BGB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (Y88 BGB) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y88 BGB Mileage History
- 26/07/202254,399 mi
- 31/07/202364,793 mi+10,394 mi
- 02/08/202471,882 mi+7,089 mi
- 25/07/202582,232 mi+10,350 mi
- 25/07/202582,232 mi
Average of roughly 9,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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