2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VU66 WLZ
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 68,719 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU66 WLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 68,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU66 WLZ 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 (VU66 WLZ) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU66 WLZ Mileage History
- 29/07/202253,979 mi
- 04/08/202360,011 mi+6,032 mi
- 14/08/202464,395 mi+4,384 mi
- 13/08/202568,680 mi+4,285 mi
- 15/08/202568,719 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 4,837 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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