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FB13 JAY

2016 BMW 340I

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 340I41,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB13 JAY
MakeBMW
Model340I
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 81,225 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2023 78,513 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,495 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,694 miles

catylist refitted at time of retest

Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,172 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,263 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 340I?

Based on 6,637 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads
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FB13 JAY is a 2016 BMW 340I in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 340I models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 41,543 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 340I typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 340I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB13 JAY registered?

FB13 JAY is a 2016 BMW 340I, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is FB13 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB13 JAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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