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A23 CAJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 40,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 40,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 35,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge,no tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,732 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked.

Fail 12 Jun 2024 27,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres low on edges.

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 18,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,204 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,200 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 14,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 20,303 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 20,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 7,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 6,876 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 5,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A23 CAJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 CAJ, 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 A23 CAJ registered?

A23 CAJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A23 CAJ safe to buy?

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