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362 ALU

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration362 ALU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,385 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,627 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,897 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 46,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

camera on screen but not in direct vision

undertrays fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 10 Aug 2019 25,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,490 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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362 ALU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 362 ALU, 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 362 ALU?

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What year was 362 ALU registered?

362 ALU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is 362 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 362 ALU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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