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AE66 VLM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,496 mi
Last recorded160,496 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 160,496 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 160,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 137,443 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Fail 18 Apr 2023 137,443 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 light lens broken

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,999 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working led unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,267 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 VLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AE66 VLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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