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7533 RO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,945 mi
Last recorded150,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7533 RO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 150,945 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,985 miles

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,600 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,532 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/40x19

Fail 9 Jul 2019 59,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/40x19

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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7533 RO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 7533 RO, 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 7533 RO registered?

7533 RO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is 7533 RO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7533 RO 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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