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7 OAS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 OAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 94,524 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,257 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S 80% Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Warning On Dash

Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Close 275/30/20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 73,850 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror Turn Signal (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Housing Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Very Close 275/30/20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,368 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 58,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge 235/35/20 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall & Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,543 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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7 OAS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 7 OAS, 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 7 OAS registered?

7 OAS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is 7 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 OAS 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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