2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · OU16 CKE
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 56,614 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU16 CKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 56,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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OU16 CKE 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 (OU16 CKE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OU16 CKE Mileage History
- 01/03/202343,350 mi
- 27/02/202448,756 mi+5,406 mi
- 24/02/202552,967 mi+4,211 mi
- 25/02/202656,537 mi+3,570 mi
- 02/03/202656,614 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 4,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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