2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · J55 FAL
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 63,201 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J55 FAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 63,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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J55 FAL 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 (J55 FAL) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
J55 FAL Mileage History
- 04/04/202346,500 mi
- 23/04/202454,044 mi+7,544 mi
- 25/04/202558,722 mi+4,678 mi
- 03/04/202663,127 mi+4,405 mi
- 07/04/202663,201 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 5,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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