2016 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · AJ65 RBZ
2016 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 91,701 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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AJ65 RBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 91,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ65 RBZ 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 1 Series (AJ65 RBZ) between February 2022 and April 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.
AJ65 RBZ Mileage History
- 17/02/202272,546 mi
- 01/03/202383,930 mi+11,384 mi
- 19/02/202485,767 mi+1,837 mi
- 05/04/202589,103 mi+3,336 mi
- 15/04/202691,701 mi+2,598 mi
Average of roughly 4,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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