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16 PU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 PU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 92,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 68,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing out on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing out on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 47,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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16 PU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 16 PU, 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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How do I check the history of 16 PU?

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What year was 16 PU registered?

16 PU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is 16 PU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 PU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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