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2016 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YL65 JOA

YL65 JOA

2016 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/01/2016. Recorded mileage 82,736 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2016 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
82,736 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness based on a remarkably consistent maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 30 December 2025 at 82,736 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This completes a clean sweep of the last five years, indicating that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids the common mechanical and structural failures seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally stable for a ten-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 8,274 miles per year. Between the 2021 test at 66,000 miles and the 2025 test at 82,736 miles, the car covered 16,736 miles at a steady rate of roughly 4,000 to 4,200 miles annually. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to the heavy wear and tear associated with high-mileage motorway-driven German vehicles. While the MOT record shows no historical structural rust or recurring brake issues, a buyer should still focus on specific components that are not covered by the standard annual test. Given the age of the vehicle, an in-person inspection should verify the condition of rubber suspension bushes and coil springs, which can perish over time regardless of low mileage. The buyer should also check for any fluid leaks or signs of brake caliper corrosion, as the MOT only monitors these components at the specific moment of the test.

YL65 JOA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
  • 82,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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YL65 JOA Mileage History

  1. 29/12/202166,000 mi
  2. 27/12/202270,050 mi+4,050 mi
  3. 28/12/202374,085 mi+4,035 mi
  4. 30/12/202478,044 mi+3,959 mi
  5. 30/12/202582,736 mi+4,692 mi

Average of roughly 4,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YL65 JOA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (YL65 JOA) between December 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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