2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DY16 TDX
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 103,550 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY16 TDX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 103,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY16 TDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (DY16 TDX) between February 2019 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DY16 TDX Mileage History
- 28/02/201925,015 mi
- 22/03/201925,142 mi+127 mi
- 09/03/202037,878 mi+12,736 mi
- 18/03/202148,303 mi+10,425 mi
- 01/03/202257,705 mi+9,402 mi
- 10/03/202366,104 mi+8,399 mi
- 11/03/202476,580 mi+10,476 mi
- 11/03/202476,580 mi
- 10/03/202586,112 mi+9,532 mi
- 22/05/2026103,550 mi+17,438 mi
Average of roughly 10,866 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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