2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BV 7125
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 152,223 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV 7125 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 152,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BV 7125 Mileage History
- 02/09/2023106,881 mi
- 07/09/2024123,568 mi+16,687 mi
- 12/09/2024123,831 mi+263 mi
- 30/08/2025136,498 mi+12,667 mi
- 11/09/2026152,223 mi+15,725 mi
Average of roughly 14,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV 7125 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 (BV 7125) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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