2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RE66 OTR
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 160,252 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RE66 OTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 160,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE66 OTR 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 (RE66 OTR) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
RE66 OTR Mileage History
- 11/11/2023134,604 mi
- 11/11/2023134,606 mi+2 mi
- 09/05/2025150,800 mi+16,194 mi
- 09/05/2025150,802 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/2026160,252 mi+9,450 mi
Average of roughly 10,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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