2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · ME16 EHF
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 68,721 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME16 EHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 68,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME16 EHF 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 (ME16 EHF) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
ME16 EHF Mileage History
- 22/06/202241,842 mi
- 03/07/202349,382 mi+7,540 mi
- 01/07/202456,765 mi+7,383 mi
- 06/06/202562,523 mi+5,758 mi
- 07/07/202668,721 mi+6,198 mi
Average of roughly 6,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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