2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric · EL54 FTY
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 51,892 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL54 FTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 51,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EL54 FTY Mileage History
- 26/09/202339,327 mi
- 26/09/202339,327 mi
- 18/10/202442,449 mi+3,122 mi
- 19/10/202442,450 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/202551,892 mi+9,442 mi
Average of roughly 6,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL54 FTY 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 (EL54 FTY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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