2016 BMW 3 Series 1.5L Petrol · YK16 OFA
2016 BMW 3 Series (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 92,237 miles. MOT valid until 04 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 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK16 OFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 92,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK16 OFA 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 (YK16 OFA) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
YK16 OFA Mileage History
- 06/08/202476,935 mi
- 10/07/202585,221 mi+8,286 mi
- 10/07/202585,224 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/202692,237 mi+7,013 mi
- 24/07/202692,237 mi
Average of roughly 7,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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