2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · R5 HCJ
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 69,328 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 HCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 69,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 HCJ 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 (R5 HCJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 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 (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R5 HCJ Mileage History
- 23/11/202354,228 mi
- 29/11/202354,255 mi+27 mi
- 15/11/202461,163 mi+6,908 mi
- 13/11/202569,328 mi+8,165 mi
- 15/11/202569,328 mi
Average of roughly 7,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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