2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · M121 KEH
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 50,070 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M121 KEH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2022
- 50,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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M121 KEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (M121 KEH) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
The EPS rack can develop internal play, often cured with the BMW thrust-piece kit but sometimes needing a complete rack.
- EGR Cooler Leak (Diesel)Serious
Leaking coolant in the diesel EGR system can mix with soot and create a fire risk (Recall 18V755). UK recall completion matters more than a seller saying it has been checked.
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