2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ET16 FKG
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 81,522 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET16 FKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 81,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET16 FKG 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 (ET16 FKG) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET16 FKG Mileage History
- 21/11/202268,149 mi
- 19/10/202372,821 mi+4,672 mi
- 15/10/202475,912 mi+3,091 mi
- 10/10/202581,520 mi+5,608 mi
- 16/10/202581,522 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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