2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LM66 VOJ
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 145,174 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM66 VOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 145,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM66 VOJ 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 (LM66 VOJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod/drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LM66 VOJ Mileage History
- 30/05/202368,779 mi
- 28/05/2024100,962 mi+32,183 mi
- 27/05/2025127,062 mi+26,100 mi
- 28/05/2025127,062 mi
- 26/05/2026145,174 mi+18,112 mi
Average of roughly 25,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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