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786 NA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 NA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,437 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 109,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 101,783 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 101,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,446 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 76,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,534 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,140 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 38,140 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 24,173 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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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786 NA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 786 NA, 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 786 NA registered?

786 NA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is 786 NA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 786 NA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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