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2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,806 mi
Last recorded84,806 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 LG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 84,806 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose but not affecting the braking system in any way

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,344 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,736 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil high

Fail 25 Apr 2022 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil high

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,160 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 56,160 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted BRAKE RETAINING CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 50,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,443 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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178 LG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 178 LG, 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 178 LG registered?

178 LG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is 178 LG safe to buy?

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