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2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CU16 KBK

CU16 KBK

2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 162,174 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2016 · Swansea
MOT Status
Valid until 02/03/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
162,174 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the March 2025 pass at 162,174 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The March 2025 test passed with no defects recorded after an initial failure on the same date showing no listed defects, mirroring a January 2024 pattern where a pass followed a same-day fail with no recorded faults. The January 2023 test at 141,135 miles passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across any entry. Mileage stands at 162,174 on this 2016 BMW 3 Series, averaging roughly 16,200 miles per year which is high for the age. The record shows 141,135 miles in January 2023, 152,343 in January 2024, and 162,174 by March 2025, giving about 11,000 miles between the first two tests and under 10,000 in the following fourteen months. The data is sparse with only three years captured and no minor or major defects logged at any point. The repeated same-day fail-then-pass entries with no defects cited suggest administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical neglect by the owner. The clean advisories list means the tester flagged no worn suspension bushes, corroded structures, or failing brake components at 152,343 or 162,174 miles. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension, brake discs, and underbody for corrosion given the high annual mileage and ten-year age. The absence of recorded advisories does not confirm component condition, only that the DVSA tester raised nothing on the days tested.

CU16 KBK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
  • 162,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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CU16 KBK Mileage History

  1. 17/01/2023141,135 mi
  2. 24/01/2024152,343 mi+11,208 mi
  3. 24/01/2024152,343 mi
  4. 03/03/2025162,174 mi+9,831 mi
  5. 03/03/2025162,174 mi

Average of roughly 9,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

CU16 KBK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (CU16 KBK) between January 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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