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23 FB

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,455 mi
Last recorded22,455 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 FB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 22,455 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 25 Feb 2025 19,695 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,127 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,232 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 8 Mar 2022 12,730 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,230 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,901 miles

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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23 FB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 23 FB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 FB?

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What year was 23 FB registered?

23 FB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is 23 FB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 FB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 23 FB have outstanding finance?

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