2016 BMW 3 Series 1.5L Petrol · YF66 FUV
2016 BMW 3 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 97,906 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF66 FUV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 97,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF66 FUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (YF66 FUV) between October 2019 and August 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
YF66 FUV Mileage History
- 04/10/201927,622 mi
- 30/09/202038,818 mi+11,196 mi
- 04/10/202150,238 mi+11,420 mi
- 11/10/202261,214 mi+10,976 mi
- 03/10/202371,046 mi+9,832 mi
- 21/08/202479,104 mi+8,058 mi
- 22/08/202479,105 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/202597,906 mi+18,801 mi
- 22/08/202597,906 mi
Average of roughly 11,946 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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