2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BV16 NBL
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2016. Recorded mileage 147,596 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
BV16 NBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 147,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BV16 NBL Mileage History
- 15/03/2024100,541 mi
- 08/03/2025124,593 mi+24,052 mi
- 11/03/2025124,593 mi
- 01/04/2026147,505 mi+22,912 mi
- 04/04/2026147,596 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 22,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV16 NBL 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 (BV16 NBL) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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