2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ED02 HLL
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 89,399 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ED02 HLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 89,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ED02 HLL 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 (ED02 HLL) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
ED02 HLL Mileage History
- 24/02/202245,369 mi
- 25/01/202354,662 mi+9,293 mi
- 12/01/202463,591 mi+8,929 mi
- 09/10/202467,271 mi+3,680 mi
- 04/10/202589,399 mi+22,128 mi
Average of roughly 12,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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