2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · M29 TAF
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 127,195 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2993cc
M29 TAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 127,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M29 TAF Mileage History
- 09/04/2024104,499 mi
- 19/04/2024104,788 mi+289 mi
- 23/04/2025115,562 mi+10,774 mi
- 16/04/2026127,193 mi+11,631 mi
- 17/04/2026127,195 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M29 TAF 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 (M29 TAF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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