2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · LH66 CEU
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 82,155 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH66 CEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 82,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LH66 CEU 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 (LH66 CEU) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LH66 CEU Mileage History
- 23/11/202363,069 mi
- 18/11/202473,309 mi+10,240 mi
- 19/11/202581,414 mi+8,105 mi
- 26/11/202581,571 mi+157 mi
- 14/01/202682,155 mi+584 mi
Average of roughly 8,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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