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7666 ML

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7666 ML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 50,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 35,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,638 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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7666 ML is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 7666 ML, 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 7666 ML registered?

7666 ML is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is 7666 ML safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7666 ML shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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