2016 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YY66 UHL
2016 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 66,121 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY66 UHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 66,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY66 UHL 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 (YY66 UHL) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
YY66 UHL Mileage History
- 26/10/202137,785 mi
- 21/10/202244,864 mi+7,079 mi
- 13/10/202351,583 mi+6,719 mi
- 25/10/202459,569 mi+7,986 mi
- 27/10/202566,121 mi+6,552 mi
Average of roughly 7,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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