2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J26 LAK
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23/08/2016. Recorded mileage 95,296 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2993cc
J26 LAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 95,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J26 LAK Mileage History
- 27/09/202487,054 mi
- 11/10/202488,148 mi+1,094 mi
- 13/10/202593,758 mi+5,610 mi
- 17/04/202695,296 mi+1,538 mi
- 17/04/202695,296 mi
Average of roughly 5,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J26 LAK 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 3 Series (J26 LAK) between September 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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