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AE16 VWR

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,491 mi
Last recorded85,491 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,848 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,587 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 39,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,798 miles

Engine cover and under-trays

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,703 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 VWR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AE16 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

AE16 VWR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AE16 VWR safe to buy?

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