2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB65 ENL
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 167,635 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB65 ENL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 167,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB65 ENL 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 (LB65 ENL) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LB65 ENL Mileage History
- 02/12/2022129,758 mi
- 25/04/2024145,750 mi+15,992 mi
- 04/07/2025159,038 mi+13,288 mi
- 05/07/2025159,041 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2026167,635 mi+8,594 mi
Average of roughly 10,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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