2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EV05 SOS
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,789 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EV05 SOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 65,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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EV05 SOS 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 (EV05 SOS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EV05 SOS Mileage History
- 05/01/202345,433 mi
- 22/01/202452,697 mi+7,264 mi
- 22/01/202452,697 mi
- 29/01/202558,166 mi+5,469 mi
- 20/01/202665,789 mi+7,623 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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