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T16 MDF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 MDF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 129,793 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 122,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,132 miles

Rear Brakes to be checked in 1500 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,907 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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T16 MDF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T16 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T16 MDF registered?

T16 MDF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is T16 MDF safe to buy?

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