2016 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · ME61 GAZ
2016 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 70,883 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME61 GAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 70,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME61 GAZ 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 2 Series (ME61 GAZ) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
ME61 GAZ Mileage History
- 15/10/202252,367 mi
- 28/04/202356,224 mi+3,857 mi
- 12/04/202459,860 mi+3,636 mi
- 04/04/202565,215 mi+5,355 mi
- 14/04/202670,883 mi+5,668 mi
Average of roughly 5,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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