2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · N50 BHL
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 34,316 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N50 BHL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2021
- 34,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N50 BHL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (N50 BHL) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
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