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AE16 ZGF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,125 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 70,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,493 miles

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

Rear slight differential oil leak

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,590 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 56,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,313 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 44,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,742 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 29,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 16,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,436 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 ZGF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

AE16 ZGF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AE16 ZGF safe to buy?

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