2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · GX16 BOH
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 103,373 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX16 BOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 103,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX16 BOH 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 (GX16 BOH) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX16 BOH Mileage History
- 10/11/202274,158 mi
- 13/11/202382,259 mi+8,101 mi
- 13/11/202382,259 mi
- 12/11/202492,864 mi+10,605 mi
- 10/11/2025103,373 mi+10,509 mi
Average of roughly 9,734 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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