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418 WHN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,853 mi
Last recorded68,853 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration418 WHN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,853 miles

Front arm bushes slight crack (both)

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2025 68,853 miles

Front arm bushes slight crack (both)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,019 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 30,394 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 16,834 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 16,834 miles

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

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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418 WHN 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 77.8%.

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 418 WHN, 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 418 WHN?

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What year was 418 WHN registered?

418 WHN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is 418 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 418 WHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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