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42 RNM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 RNM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 45,608 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms inner push are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 42,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 33,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE pads worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE pads worn very thin and inner pad worn very close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from view

Pass 16 Oct 2020 29,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner tread edges wearing low also inner and outer side walls are damaged and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads wearing thin and close to wear indicator sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted concealing some items from veiw

Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and under trays obscuring some components.

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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42 RNM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 42 RNM, 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 42 RNM registered?

42 RNM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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