2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · X12 ABA
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/07/2016. Recorded mileage 125,848 miles. MOT valid until 31/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,848 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1995cc
X12 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 125,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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X12 ABA Mileage History
- 28/01/202394,164 mi
- 01/11/202399,680 mi+5,516 mi
- 01/11/202399,680 mi
- 30/10/2024110,058 mi+10,378 mi
- 30/10/2025125,848 mi+15,790 mi
Average of roughly 11,506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X12 ABA 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 (X12 ABA) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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