2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · OW03 KAY
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 85,765 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OW03 KAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 85,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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OW03 KAY 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 (OW03 KAY) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
OW03 KAY Mileage History
- 17/12/202149,811 mi
- 30/03/202357,693 mi+7,882 mi
- 20/03/202470,394 mi+12,701 mi
- 17/03/202578,051 mi+7,657 mi
- 10/04/202685,765 mi+7,714 mi
Average of roughly 8,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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