2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · GN66 LMU
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 29,823 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN66 LMU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 29,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GN66 LMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (GN66 LMU) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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