2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · B3 SVL
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 86,905 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 SVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 86,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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B3 SVL 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 (B3 SVL) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
B3 SVL Mileage History
- 16/06/202365,180 mi
- 14/06/202473,221 mi+8,041 mi
- 13/06/202579,732 mi+6,511 mi
- 12/06/202686,904 mi+7,172 mi
- 12/06/202686,905 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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