2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GH05 ALY
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 89,478 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GH05 ALY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 89,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GH05 ALY 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 (GH05 ALY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GH05 ALY Mileage History
- 24/02/202349,038 mi
- 01/03/202349,042 mi+4 mi
- 02/03/202458,209 mi+9,167 mi
- 01/03/202574,580 mi+16,371 mi
- 23/02/202689,478 mi+14,898 mi
Average of roughly 13,490 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
The electronic steering rack can develop the same clunk and vagueness seen on F30-based BMWs, especially on cars with larger wheels.
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