2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · MK66 SXS
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 29,795 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK66 SXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 29,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
MK66 SXS 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 (MK66 SXS) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MK66 SXS Mileage History
- 02/11/202118,522 mi
- 28/10/202221,213 mi+2,691 mi
- 20/10/202324,263 mi+3,050 mi
- 01/11/202426,237 mi+1,974 mi
- 13/03/202629,795 mi+3,558 mi
Average of roughly 2,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
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- 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
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