2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VB64 XXX
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 81,018 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VB64 XXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 81,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB64 XXX 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 (VB64 XXX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VB64 XXX Mileage History
- 04/03/202468,531 mi
- 05/03/202468,332 mi-199 mi
- 03/03/202574,056 mi+5,724 mi
- 17/03/202681,017 mi+6,961 mi
- 17/03/202681,018 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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