2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AV16 XGM
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 79,612 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV16 XGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 79,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV16 XGM 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 (AV16 XGM) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AV16 XGM Mileage History
- 24/10/202247,121 mi
- 08/11/202358,887 mi+11,766 mi
- 13/11/202469,547 mi+10,660 mi
- 17/11/202579,595 mi+10,048 mi
- 19/11/202579,612 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 10,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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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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