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A3 RFU

2019 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 52,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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A3 RFU is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 RFU registered?

A3 RFU is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2019.

Is A3 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 RFU have outstanding finance?

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