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T28 PDB

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,654 mi
Last recorded33,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 PDB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 33,654 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 32,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 95,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 32,367 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 32,349 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,752 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 30,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,996 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,996 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 82,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 82,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 24,935 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 16,665 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 68,560 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 12,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,236 miles

Offside Front slight play inner rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,648 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 52,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T28 PDB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T28 PDB, 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 T28 PDB registered?

T28 PDB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is T28 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 PDB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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