2016 BMW 3 Series 1.5L Petrol · RA08 GUL
2016 BMW 3 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 97,783 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 GUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 97,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA08 GUL 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 (RA08 GUL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA08 GUL Mileage History
- 13/03/202359,977 mi
- 28/03/202474,483 mi+14,506 mi
- 21/03/202585,484 mi+11,001 mi
- 12/03/202697,216 mi+11,732 mi
- 16/03/202697,783 mi+567 mi
Average of roughly 12,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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