2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DF51 DON
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 9,813 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DF51 DON Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 9,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DF51 DON MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (DF51 DON) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DF51 DON Mileage History
- 24/01/20228,806 mi
- 20/01/20239,459 mi+653 mi
- 19/01/20249,734 mi+275 mi
- 08/01/20259,813 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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