2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BC16 OCP
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 79,937 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC16 OCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 79,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC16 OCP 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 (BC16 OCP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BC16 OCP Mileage History
- 17/07/202356,664 mi
- 06/07/202463,460 mi+6,796 mi
- 15/07/202463,460 mi
- 16/07/202571,387 mi+7,927 mi
- 27/07/202679,937 mi+8,550 mi
Average of roughly 7,688 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
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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