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T17 LOK

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,253 mi
Last recorded67,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 LOK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,253 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 47,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 40,210 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2023 40,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 33,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,812 miles

Damage to front wheel rim/sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 21,256 miles

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

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

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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T17 LOK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T17 LOK, 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 T17 LOK registered?

T17 LOK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is T17 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 LOK 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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