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70 PYN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 PYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 137,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,528 miles

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

battery and coolant lights on

corrosion starting rear end of n/s front to rear brake pipe

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has damage but not to cords

slight leak and weakness n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 30,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,245 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 111,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,387 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 14,827 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 13,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,094 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 109,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 101,047 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,310 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,670 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,898 miles

nearside parking brake slightly lower in efficiency than offside.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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70 PYN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 70 PYN, 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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70 PYN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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