2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FD16 MVL
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 89,353 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD16 MVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 89,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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FD16 MVL 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 (FD16 MVL) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
FD16 MVL Mileage History
- 17/11/202364,099 mi
- 19/08/202472,942 mi+8,843 mi
- 19/08/202472,942 mi
- 13/08/202582,259 mi+9,317 mi
- 29/07/202689,353 mi+7,094 mi
Average of roughly 9,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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