2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SAW 197
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 136,270 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SAW 197 Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 136,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SAW 197 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (SAW 197) between October 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
SAW 197 Mileage History
- 03/10/201999,914 mi
- 04/10/201999,914 mi
- 14/10/2020111,665 mi+11,751 mi
- 11/10/2021122,417 mi+10,752 mi
- 05/10/2022205,764 km
- 06/10/2023133,313 mi
- 30/04/2025133,917 mi+604 mi
- 18/04/2026136,270 mi+2,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,559 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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