2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SY16 OAC
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 92,165 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY16 OAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 92,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SY16 OAC Mileage History
- 05/04/202363,883 mi
- 03/04/202469,280 mi+5,397 mi
- 03/04/202469,280 mi
- 11/11/202471,236 mi+1,956 mi
- 07/11/202592,165 mi+20,929 mi
Average of roughly 10,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY16 OAC 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 (SY16 OAC) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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