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157 BLT

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,454 mi
Last recorded118,454 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 BLT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 118,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 106,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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157 BLT is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 157 BLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 157 BLT registered?

157 BLT is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 157 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 157 BLT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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