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29 R

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 R
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 72,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 57,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 53,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,596 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,324 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,147 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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29 R is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 29 R, 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 29 R?

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What year was 29 R registered?

29 R is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is 29 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 R shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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