2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PA66 HWV
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 81,366 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA66 HWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 81,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA66 HWV 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 (PA66 HWV) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PA66 HWV Mileage History
- 02/11/202254,779 mi
- 30/11/202362,232 mi+7,453 mi
- 30/11/202362,232 mi
- 19/02/202569,275 mi+7,043 mi
- 10/02/202681,366 mi+12,091 mi
Average of roughly 8,121 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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