2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CU16 XCH
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 71,360 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU16 XCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 71,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU16 XCH 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 (CU16 XCH) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CU16 XCH Mileage History
- 04/07/202463,779 mi
- 05/07/202463,779 mi
- 09/07/202568,756 mi+4,977 mi
- 11/07/202568,756 mi
- 30/06/202671,360 mi+2,604 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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