2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OW65 HWS
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 124,803 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW65 HWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 124,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW65 HWS 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 (OW65 HWS) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
OW65 HWS Mileage History
- 23/02/2023112,319 mi
- 24/02/2023112,319 mi
- 22/08/2024118,991 mi+6,672 mi
- 18/08/2025121,217 mi+2,226 mi
- 18/08/2026124,803 mi+3,586 mi
Average of roughly 3,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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