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A16 LVU

2015 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,532 mi
Last recorded102,532 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 3 Series64,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2025 102,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,336 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,871 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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A16 LVU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 64,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 LVU, 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 11 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 LVU registered?

A16 LVU is a 2015 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is A16 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LVU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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