2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DC16 AHF
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 77,185 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DC16 AHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 77,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DC16 AHF Mileage History
- 22/09/202257,883 mi
- 22/09/202257,883 mi
- 12/10/202363,982 mi+6,099 mi
- 15/10/202469,919 mi+5,937 mi
- 20/10/202577,185 mi+7,266 mi
Average of roughly 6,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC16 AHF 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 (DC16 AHF) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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