2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HT16 YBC
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 107,889 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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HT16 YBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2024
- 107,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT16 YBC 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 (HT16 YBC) between December 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2024 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
HT16 YBC Mileage History
- 10/12/202159,100 mi
- 10/12/202274,172 mi+15,072 mi
- 09/11/202395,494 mi+21,322 mi
- 27/11/2024107,883 mi+12,389 mi
- 30/11/2024107,889 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 16,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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