2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · MS61 VAN
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 141,509 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS61 VAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 141,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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MS61 VAN 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 (MS61 VAN) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MS61 VAN Mileage History
- 12/03/2025108,674 mi
- 10/03/2026133,467 mi+24,793 mi
- 11/03/2026133,569 mi+102 mi
- 11/06/2026141,507 mi+7,938 mi
- 11/06/2026141,509 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 26,304 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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