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T111 PMJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 PMJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 148,847 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 148,445 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 123,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 115,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2020 108,921 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 17 Apr 2020 108,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 95,525 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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T111 PMJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T111 PMJ, 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 T111 PMJ registered?

T111 PMJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is T111 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T111 PMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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