2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · B16 JDJ
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 107,969 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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B16 JDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 107,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 JDJ 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 2015 BMW X3 (B16 JDJ) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
B16 JDJ Mileage History
- 28/09/202286,108 mi
- 15/09/202390,820 mi+4,712 mi
- 10/09/202496,724 mi+5,904 mi
- 21/06/2025101,213 mi+4,489 mi
- 22/05/2026107,969 mi+6,756 mi
Average of roughly 5,995 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
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