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R16 WTE

2017 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,448 mi
Last recorded62,448 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 WTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 49,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 49,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245x40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 45,364 miles

both rear tyres 3.0mil

Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,540 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,925 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 44,920 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,695 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,695 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,411 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 2 Jan 2020 33,864 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on edges

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,086 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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R16 WTE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R16 WTE, 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.

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What year was R16 WTE registered?

R16 WTE is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is R16 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 WTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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