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250 HXF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 HXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,063 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,738 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 73,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,809 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inner edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Inner edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 26,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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250 HXF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 250 HXF, 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 250 HXF registered?

250 HXF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is 250 HXF safe to buy?

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