2016 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 2993 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 April 2027 (300 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,940 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Bmw has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 37,940 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the vehicle's past issues with the N54 engine and timing chain are significant concerns for a 2016 model.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,525 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has varied between 2,000 and 12,000 miles.
Things to check
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) — Mar 2024 and Mar 2025 failures.
- Engine/Oil: 2 major failure(s), 1 related advisory/ies — recurring engine oil issues.
- Tyres: 6 advisory/ies ⚠ RECURRING across 5 separate tests — persistent wear pattern.
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link — Mar 2022 advisory.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027, offering peace of mind for several years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 37,940 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 47,138 mi |
ADVISORY emissions not detected. ADVISORY full length undertrays fitted.
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 50,512 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 55,132 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY full undertrays fitted. ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY all wheels scrapped.
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 59,692 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Road wheel slightly distorted both front. (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 64,470 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY TPMS light on indicating all tyre pressures low
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 64,472 mi |
ADVISORY TPMS light on indicating all tyre pressures low ADVISORY both front washers working but weak
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 76,673 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) ADVISORY Tyre light on
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 76,673 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 87,261 mi |
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 87,664 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF16 KCV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.