2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BT16 YLJ
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2016. Recorded mileage 37,078 miles. MOT valid until 09 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 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT16 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 37,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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BT16 YLJ 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 (BT16 YLJ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BT16 YLJ Mileage History
- 31/05/202322,378 mi
- 03/06/202427,192 mi+4,814 mi
- 04/06/202427,194 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/202532,557 mi+5,363 mi
- 04/06/202637,078 mi+4,521 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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