2016 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · FY66 DLD
2016 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 83,220 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY66 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 83,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY66 DLD 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 1 Series (FY66 DLD) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
FY66 DLD Mileage History
- 31/03/202242,971 mi
- 03/04/202352,690 mi+9,719 mi
- 18/04/202458,747 mi+6,057 mi
- 25/04/202573,093 mi+14,346 mi
- 05/05/202683,220 mi+10,127 mi
Average of roughly 9,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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