2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · PY65 HLR
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 84,752 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY65 HLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 84,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY65 HLR 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 (PY65 HLR) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PY65 HLR Mileage History
- 26/01/202360,243 mi
- 24/01/202469,456 mi+9,213 mi
- 17/01/202578,808 mi+9,352 mi
- 06/09/202584,752 mi+5,944 mi
- 08/09/202584,752 mi
Average of roughly 9,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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