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T3 LYN

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,519 mi
Last recorded75,519 miles
Recorded on7 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

RegistrationT3 LYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 30,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 25,602 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 25,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,052 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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T3 LYN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T3 LYN, 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 T3 LYN registered?

T3 LYN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is T3 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 LYN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T3 LYN have outstanding finance?

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