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T1 VMR

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 78,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 72,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,373 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,386 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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T1 VMR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 T1 VMR, 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

How do I check the history of T1 VMR?

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What year was T1 VMR registered?

T1 VMR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is T1 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 VMR 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.

Does T1 VMR have outstanding finance?

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