2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · W20 RDX

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 94,620 miles, roughly eight months before the present date, returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual tests from November 2021 to November 2025, the BMW secured passes each time without any advisories, indicating a consistent and uneventful compliance history. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical faults and suggests the previous keeper addressed any required items before each examination. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2016 model. The odometer advanced from 67,756 miles at the 13 November 2021 test to 94,620 miles by 11 November 2025, an aggregate increase of 26,864 miles over four years, equating to roughly 6,716 miles per annum. That figure sits below the roughly 9,462 miles per year average implied by the total lifespan, reflecting lighter-than-average annual travel in recent cycles. The step from 71,606 miles in November 2022 to 74,016 miles in November 2023 added only 2,410 miles, a low-interval year that may indicate periods of limited operation. No abrupt gaps appear in the testing cadence, with each certificate issued within the valid 12-month window. Despite the clean MOT ledger, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of core mechanical assemblies before purchase. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or exhaust emissions concerns at any checkpoint, yet a 10-year-old saloon at 94,620 miles will exhibit natural degradation of consumables such as tyres, wiper blades and fluid condition not always captured on the pass certificate. Pay particular attention to front control arm bushes and rear trailing arm compliance, as BMW platforms commonly develop subtle play unseen during a brief road test. Verify the brake calipers move freely and the exhaust system remains free of internal rust. The absence of any advisory flags across five tests implies the former owner maintained the car to a standard that avoided statutory warnings, though it does not guarantee interim servicing of transmission or cooling system components. Examine service records to confirm oil changes and coolant renewal, and scrutinise underbody for early structural oxidation given the vehicle's age. A clean MOT history reduces risk but cannot substitute for a physical appraisal.