2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH66 CPY
2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 183,661 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH66 CPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 183,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH66 CPY 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 (YH66 CPY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YH66 CPY Mileage History
- 19/08/2023144,598 mi
- 28/05/2024161,596 mi+16,998 mi
- 19/05/2025169,322 mi+7,726 mi
- 23/05/2025169,385 mi+63 mi
- 11/08/2026183,661 mi+14,276 mi
Average of roughly 13,117 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- EGR Cooler Leak (Diesel)Serious
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