2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AY66 VAF
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 93,794 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY66 VAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 93,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AY66 VAF 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 (AY66 VAF) between May 2022 and August 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.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
AY66 VAF Mileage History
- 30/05/202265,182 mi
- 14/06/202371,949 mi+6,767 mi
- 01/07/202478,552 mi+6,603 mi
- 05/07/202588,053 mi+9,501 mi
- 22/08/202693,794 mi+5,741 mi
Average of roughly 6,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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