2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · V5 CFF
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 110,229 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V5 CFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 110,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V5 CFF 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 (V5 CFF) between September 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V5 CFF Mileage History
- 22/09/202266,165 mi
- 22/09/202266,165 mi
- 03/10/202379,744 mi+13,579 mi
- 04/07/2025101,436 mi+21,692 mi
- 02/07/2026110,229 mi+8,793 mi
Average of roughly 11,672 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
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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