2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SJ56 BAK
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 78,775 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 78,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SJ56 BAK 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 (SJ56 BAK) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
SJ56 BAK Mileage History
- 05/09/202246,828 mi
- 19/09/202353,865 mi+7,037 mi
- 23/09/202462,356 mi+8,491 mi
- 23/09/202572,608 mi+10,252 mi
- 09/09/202678,775 mi+6,167 mi
Average of roughly 7,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
The EPS rack can develop internal play, often cured with the BMW thrust-piece kit but sometimes needing a complete rack.
- EGR Cooler Leak (Diesel)Serious
Leaking coolant in the diesel EGR system can mix with soot and create a fire risk (Recall 18V755). UK recall completion matters more than a seller saying it has been checked.
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