2016 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · WJ66 YRR
2016 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 118,034 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ66 YRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 118,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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WJ66 YRR 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 (WJ66 YRR) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
WJ66 YRR Mileage History
- 22/11/202140,642 mi
- 01/11/202259,486 mi+18,844 mi
- 26/10/202380,275 mi+20,789 mi
- 19/11/2024101,274 mi+20,999 mi
- 28/10/2025118,034 mi+16,760 mi
Average of roughly 19,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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
The X3 weight and UK road conditions make rear springs a regular wear point, sometimes only noticed when the MOT tester spots a broken bottom coil.
- Steering Rack RattleModerate
The electronic steering rack can develop the same clunk and vagueness seen on F30-based BMWs, especially on cars with larger wheels.
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