2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VE16 WNL
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 99,232 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE16 WNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 99,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE16 WNL 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 (VE16 WNL) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
VE16 WNL Mileage History
- 12/07/202266,918 mi
- 14/07/202377,692 mi+10,774 mi
- 10/07/202485,887 mi+8,195 mi
- 15/07/202593,235 mi+7,348 mi
- 14/07/202699,232 mi+5,997 mi
Average of roughly 8,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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