2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GR13 BEX
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2016. Recorded mileage 130,344 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR13 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 130,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR13 BEX 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 (GR13 BEX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
GR13 BEX Mileage History
- 24/09/2024109,594 mi
- 01/10/2024109,889 mi+295 mi
- 09/09/2025119,014 mi+9,125 mi
- 09/09/2025119,016 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2026130,344 mi+11,328 mi
Average of roughly 10,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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