2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · W15 OBA
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 55,328 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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W15 OBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 55,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W15 OBA 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 (W15 OBA) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested Due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))”.
W15 OBA Mileage History
- 18/10/202233,539 mi
- 24/10/202233,540 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/202339,358 mi+5,818 mi
- 24/12/202445,419 mi+6,061 mi
- 20/12/202555,328 mi+9,909 mi
Average of roughly 6,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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