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AE65 KDV

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 KDV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel nut missing

Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel nut missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,099 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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AE65 KDV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 AE65 KDV, 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 AE65 KDV registered?

AE65 KDV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is AE65 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 KDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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