2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PF16 WXK
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 95,284 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF16 WXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 95,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
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PF16 WXK 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 (PF16 WXK) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Steering (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insufficient water (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PF16 WXK Mileage History
- 01/07/202484,366 mi
- 01/07/202592,961 mi+8,595 mi
- 01/07/202592,961 mi
- 29/08/202695,284 mi+2,323 mi
- 29/08/202695,284 mi
Average of roughly 5,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- EGR Cooler Leak (Diesel)Serious
Leaking coolant in the diesel EGR system can mix with soot and create a fire risk (Recall 18V755). UK recall completion matters more than a seller saying it has been checked.
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