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47 RBM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 RBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR WEAR LIMIT 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside day running light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns /os wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 67,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns /os wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside OFFSIDE NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,671 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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47 RBM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 47 RBM, 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 47 RBM registered?

47 RBM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is 47 RBM safe to buy?

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