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2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · GV16 ABK

GV16 ABK

2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 106,913 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2016 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
106,913 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
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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
Expired
Expired on 05 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy and demonstrates a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection on 7 October 2025 at 106,913 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car was presented in a good mechanical state. While a failure was noted on 1 October 2024, the immediate pass the following day suggests a minor component issue that was rectified quickly rather than a chronic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a premium saloon, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per annum. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the car covered 3,784 miles, followed by a more significant increase of 3,716 miles leading into the 2024 test. The gap of 111 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows regular use, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components compared to a vehicle that sits stationary for long periods. Given the clean MOT history showing no recurring structural corrosion or persistent mechanical advisories, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items common to BMWs of this age. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and control arm rubber for tearing, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. The brake discs should be examined for uneven wear or deep rim scoring, as the record does not explicitly flag binding calipers or thinning pads in the recent tests.

GV16 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 106,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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GV16 ABK Mileage History

  1. 30/09/2022101,706 mi
  2. 27/09/2023105,520 mi+3,814 mi
  3. 01/10/2024106,802 mi+1,282 mi
  4. 02/10/2024106,802 mi
  5. 07/10/2025106,913 mi+111 mi

Average of roughly 1,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GV16 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 07:29
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (GV16 ABK) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.

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