2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SB56 SHB
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 112,087 miles. MOT valid until 27 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 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB56 SHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 112,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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SB56 SHB 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 (SB56 SHB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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 (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SB56 SHB Mileage History
- 17/04/202382,058 mi
- 16/04/202492,943 mi+10,885 mi
- 15/04/2025102,214 mi+9,271 mi
- 29/04/2025102,256 mi+42 mi
- 15/04/2026112,087 mi+9,831 mi
Average of roughly 10,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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