2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SM16 YSS
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 87,951 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 YSS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 87,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SM16 YSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (SM16 YSS) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 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.
SM16 YSS Mileage History
- 09/06/202282,802 mi
- 15/08/202383,704 mi+902 mi
- 24/01/202585,005 mi+1,301 mi
- 26/01/202687,951 mi+2,946 mi
Average of roughly 1,417 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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