2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW04 PDW
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2016. Recorded mileage 38,856 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW04 PDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 38,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW04 PDW Mileage History
- 15/02/202331,207 mi
- 05/04/202433,431 mi+2,224 mi
- 01/04/202535,514 mi+2,083 mi
- 01/04/202535,525 mi+11 mi
- 19/03/202638,856 mi+3,331 mi
Average of roughly 2,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 PDW 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 (SW04 PDW) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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