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AE16 ZGJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZGJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,529 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 119,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,041 miles

Engine covers

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 86,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,797 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZGJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

AE16 ZGJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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