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2016 BMW 3 SERIES2.0L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

J55 OBA

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2016 BMW 3 SERIES — Hybrid Electric (Clean), 1998cc. This vehicle has 125,922 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

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Expires 17/05/2026
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Fuel
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2016 BMW 3 Series presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 17 May 2025 at 125,922 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the full five-year MOT history. Every annual examination returned a pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has not accumulated outstanding mechanical or structural concerns under official testing. Mileage stands at 125,922 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 12,592 miles per year and placing the car above average use for its age. The records show steady accumulation: 88,345 miles at the July 2021 test, 100,827 by May 2022, 108,139 in April 2023, 115,168 in May 2024, and 125,922 by May 2025. The only irregularity is the 2021 test falling in July rather than spring, suggesting a short lapse or scheduling shift, though no failure resulted. The sparse, fault-free history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high annual mileage. The absence of recorded advisories means no binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emission faults were flagged by testers. Previous owners appear to have maintained the car to pass standard, though the clean record offers no insight into component life remaining on tyres or wiper blades. Pre-purchase checks should confirm structural integrity beneath sills and subframes where road salt exposure may hide. The DVSA data alone shows no worsening pattern, yet high-mileage BMWs commonly develop bush degradation unseen at test. Treat the MOT as a baseline, not a guarantee of drivetrain condition at 125,922 miles.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2016 BMW 3 Series presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 17 May 2025 at 125,922 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the full five-year MOT history. Every annual examination returned a pass with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has not accumulated outstanding mechanical or structural concerns under official testing. Mileage stands at 125,922 against a ten-year lifespan, equating to roughly 12,592 miles per year and placing the car above average use for its age. The records show steady accumulation: 88,345 miles at the July 2021 test, 100,827 by May 2022, 108,139 in April 2023, 115,168 in May 2024, and 125,922 by May 2025. The only irregularity is the 2021 test falling in July rather than spring, suggesting a short lapse or scheduling shift, though no failure resulted. The sparse, fault-free history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the high annual mileage. The absence of recorded advisories means no binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emission faults were flagged by testers. Previous owners appear to have maintained the car to pass standard, though the clean record offers no insight into component life remaining on tyres or wiper blades. Pre-purchase checks should confirm structural integrity beneath sills and subframes where road salt exposure may hide. The DVSA data alone shows no worsening pattern, yet high-mileage BMWs commonly develop bush degradation unseen at test. Treat the MOT as a baseline, not a guarantee of drivetrain condition at 125,922 miles.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 3 Series (J55 OBA) from 2016 show a total of 4 MOT tests between May 2022 and May 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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