2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DV16 FBE
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 111,560 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV16 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 111,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV16 FBE 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 (DV16 FBE) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 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: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
DV16 FBE Mileage History
- 12/10/202489,937 mi
- 18/10/2025101,993 mi+12,056 mi
- 18/10/2025101,995 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/2026111,560 mi+9,565 mi
- 20/10/2026111,560 mi
Average of roughly 10,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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