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476 VM

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration476 VM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 102,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,908 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 59,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,783 miles

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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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476 VM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 476 VM, 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 476 VM registered?

476 VM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is 476 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 476 VM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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