2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · SM16 DYW
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2016. Recorded mileage 92,790 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 DYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 92,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM16 DYW 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 (SM16 DYW) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM16 DYW Mileage History
- 30/06/202259,406 mi
- 22/06/202369,378 mi+9,972 mi
- 23/06/202369,378 mi
- 03/07/202480,783 mi+11,405 mi
- 10/07/202592,790 mi+12,007 mi
Average of roughly 11,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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