2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W15 JCP
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2016. Recorded mileage 145,841 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
W15 JCP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 145,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W15 JCP Mileage History
- 01/05/201978,668 mi
- 13/11/2020108,215 mi+29,547 mi
- 18/10/2021113,948 mi+5,733 mi
- 17/10/2022122,332 mi+8,384 mi
- 07/11/2023129,815 mi+7,483 mi
- 09/11/2024136,569 mi+6,754 mi
- 13/11/2025145,841 mi+9,272 mi
- 17/11/2025145,841 mi
Average of roughly 10,257 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
W15 JCP 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 (W15 JCP) between May 2019 and November 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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