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AE66 NBD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 NBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 106,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 106,253 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,466 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 97,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,846 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,708 miles

Offside 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 Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,940 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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AE66 NBD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE66 NBD, 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 AE66 NBD registered?

AE66 NBD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is AE66 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 NBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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