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2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GJ66 FHA

GJ66 FHA

2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 60,697 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2016 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
60,697 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
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Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 16 October 2025 at 60,697 miles returned no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates a stable maintenance trend where the previous owners have proactively addressed potential issues before they resulted in failures, maintaining mechanical and structural integrity throughout the last three years of testing. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between September 2022 at 37,924 miles and October 2024 at 52,242 miles, the car covered 14,318 miles, reflecting a steady usage profile. The short interval between the August and October 2023 tests suggests a routine re-test or a precautionary check rather than a response to a failure. The low annual mileage generally implies reduced wear on the drivetrain, turbocharger, and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage counterparts. While the MOT record shows no recurring mechanical faults, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related degradation regardless of mileage. A buyer should check the condition of rubber components, such as control arm bushes and coolant boots, which can perish over periods of standing. Given the low usage, inspecting the brake system for seized calipers or surface corrosion is essential, as discs can develop pitting when subjected to infrequent use. Checking the chassis for early-stage structural rust remains a standard requirement to ensure the vehicle remains as sound as the digital history suggests.
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GJ66 FHA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 60,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GJ66 FHA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 07:41
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (GJ66 FHA) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GJ66 FHA Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202237,924 mi
  2. 15/08/202342,057 mi+4,133 mi
  3. 31/10/202343,523 mi+1,466 mi
  4. 29/10/202452,242 mi+8,719 mi
  5. 16/10/202560,697 mi+8,455 mi

Average of roughly 7,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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