2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MM05 SAM
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 165,998 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MM05 SAM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 165,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM05 SAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (MM05 SAM) between August 2019 and May 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MM05 SAM Mileage History
- 19/08/201955,554 mi
- 25/08/202070,201 mi+14,647 mi
- 28/08/202070,256 mi+55 mi
- 16/08/202178,561 mi+8,305 mi
- 30/08/202294,865 mi+16,304 mi
- 18/08/2023111,755 mi+16,890 mi
- 21/05/2024120,079 mi+8,324 mi
- 09/05/2025144,074 mi+23,995 mi
- 26/05/2026165,998 mi+21,924 mi
- 26/05/2026165,998 mi
Average of roughly 16,318 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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