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T21 DAC

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,852 mi
Last recorded78,852 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 DAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,247 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,387 miles

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

engine covers sill covers undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,289 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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T21 DAC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T21 DAC, 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 T21 DAC registered?

T21 DAC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 2016.

Is T21 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 DAC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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