2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HT16 YJB
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 71,349 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT16 YJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 71,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT16 YJB 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 YJB) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HT16 YJB Mileage History
- 26/05/202343,460 mi
- 10/05/202450,937 mi+7,477 mi
- 30/05/202559,882 mi+8,945 mi
- 07/07/202671,349 mi+11,467 mi
- 08/07/202671,349 mi
Average of roughly 8,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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