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AE16 ZZL

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ZZL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,940 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 91,712 miles

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

Rear diff oil leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (225/50/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (225/50/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,795 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 ZZL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 ZZL registered?

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

Is AE16 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ZZL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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