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T17 MYS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 MYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,754 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 39,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 35,449 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 29,957 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 24,523 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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T17 MYS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol 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 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

T17 MYS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is T17 MYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T17 MYS 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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