2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NJ66 FYU
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 62,121 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ66 FYU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 62,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NJ66 FYU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 BMW X3 (NJ66 FYU) between October 2021 and October 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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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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