2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NV16 FPE
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 134,578 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV16 FPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 134,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV16 FPE 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 (NV16 FPE) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NV16 FPE Mileage History
- 18/12/2023106,205 mi
- 19/12/2023106,205 mi
- 18/12/2024120,374 mi+14,169 mi
- 22/12/2025134,678 mi+14,304 mi
- 30/12/2025134,578 mi-100 mi
Average of roughly 13,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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