2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VY51 DHU
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 128,823 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
VY51 DHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 128,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VY51 DHU Mileage History
- 06/12/2024119,916 mi
- 11/12/2025127,578 mi+7,662 mi
- 11/12/2025127,579 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2026128,798 mi+1,219 mi
- 13/05/2026128,823 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 6,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VY51 DHU 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 (VY51 DHU) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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