2016 BMW X3 3.0 35d M Sport (FX66 UOD) for sale in Newcastle upon Tyne

2016 BMW X3 3.0 35d M Sport

82,000 miles Automatic Diesel 4 owners Newcastle upon Tyne

Vehicle details

Year 2016

Registration FX66 UOD

Fuel economy 47.1 mpg

Power 309 bhp

Engine 35d

Body type SUV

Transmission Automatic

Fuel Diesel

Doors 5

Seats 5

Description

This 2016 BMW X3 3.0 35d M Sport delivers a muscular yet composed driving experience. The twin‑turbo 3.0‑litre diesel and smooth automatic gearbox provide eager acceleration and strong mid‑range pull, while BMW’s xDrive and M Sport suspension keep the car poised through corners. The steering is direct and the ride remains confidence‑inspiring on long trips and daily drives.

Practicality is a strength: a roomy cabin with heated sport seats, a panoramic sunroof and a powered tailgate make loading and comfort straightforward. Generous boot space, split‑folding rear seats and modern connectivity ensure the X3 suits family duties and longer touring with ease.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for FX66 UOD

Poor MOT condition

High maintenance risk

Multiple issues, serious defects or strong wear signals found.

Last result: Passed Expires: 18 Dec 2026 Tests: 9

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across tyre wear, brake wear, suspension wear

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

MOT pass consistency is lower than ideal

22 Nov 2025

Mileage 71,343 miles

Passed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

19 Dec 2024

Mileage 64,478 miles

Passed

17 Dec 2024

Mileage 64,477 miles

Failed

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPML on

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

12 Dec 2023

Mileage 55,177 miles

Passed

07 Nov 2022

Mileage 44,556 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

23 Nov 2021

Mileage 35,269 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

26 Oct 2020

Mileage 24,655 miles

Passed

23 Oct 2020

Mileage 24,655 miles

Failed

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

17 Sep 2019

Mileage 14,756 miles

Passed

Best points and things to consider

Quick summary

Best points

Strengths

Priced very competitively against similar vehicles.
Two keys available.
Warranty included.
Practical five-door layout.

Things to consider

Before travelling

MOT history suggests extra checks are sensible.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.
Ownership history is higher than ideal.

2016 BMW X3 3.0 35d M Sport

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