2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AD16 LCF
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,446 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD16 LCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 73,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD16 LCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (AD16 LCF) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
AD16 LCF Mileage History
- 21/06/202245,883 mi
- 09/06/202351,813 mi+5,930 mi
- 21/06/202459,950 mi+8,137 mi
- 11/06/202566,216 mi+6,266 mi
- 17/06/202673,446 mi+7,230 mi
Average of roughly 6,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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