2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ66 BNA
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 122,097 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ66 BNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 122,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ66 BNA 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 (RJ66 BNA) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RJ66 BNA Mileage History
- 09/05/2024105,170 mi
- 09/05/2024105,170 mi
- 02/05/2025113,009 mi+7,839 mi
- 07/05/2026122,020 mi+9,011 mi
- 11/05/2026122,097 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 8,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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