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T50 JAE

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,627 mi
Last recorded102,627 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 JAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 102,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,878 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,531 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 33,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Chip in windscreen.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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T50 JAE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T50 JAE, 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 T50 JAE registered?

T50 JAE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is T50 JAE safe to buy?

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