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AE16 UPH

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,990 mi
Last recorded52,990 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UPH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 47,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,964 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,939 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,061 miles

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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AE16 UPH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE16 UPH, 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 AE16 UPH registered?

AE16 UPH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UPH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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