2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R70 GBC
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/01/2016. Recorded mileage 114,217 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
R70 GBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 114,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R70 GBC Mileage History
- 15/12/202277,721 mi
- 12/12/202388,817 mi+11,096 mi
- 10/12/2024100,237 mi+11,420 mi
- 16/12/2025114,217 mi+13,980 mi
- 18/12/2025114,217 mi
Average of roughly 12,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R70 GBC 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 (R70 GBC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 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 (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))”.
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