2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SY16 VMD
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 60,578 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 VMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 60,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 VMD 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 VMD) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
SY16 VMD Mileage History
- 25/03/202231,159 mi
- 26/04/202338,635 mi+7,476 mi
- 24/04/202445,181 mi+6,546 mi
- 01/05/202553,924 mi+8,743 mi
- 28/04/202660,578 mi+6,654 mi
Average of roughly 7,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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