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G16 LEC

2017 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,041 mi
Last recorded89,041 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 LEC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 89,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 79,523 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 70,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,098 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 46,614 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 46,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 34,845 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 34,843 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,426 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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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G16 LEC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 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 G16 LEC, 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 9 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 G16 LEC registered?

G16 LEC is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is G16 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 LEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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