2016 BMW 3 Series 1.5L Petrol · YJ16 VLE
2016 BMW 3 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 116,361 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ16 VLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 116,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YJ16 VLE Mileage History
- 04/03/2023100,167 mi
- 19/04/2024109,884 mi+9,717 mi
- 06/06/2024110,812 mi+928 mi
- 11/06/2024110,815 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2025116,361 mi+5,546 mi
Average of roughly 6,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ16 VLE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (YJ16 VLE) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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