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T55 MAX

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 MAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 104,339 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 85,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 80,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,191 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,357 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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T55 MAX 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 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 T55 MAX, 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 T55 MAX registered?

T55 MAX is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is T55 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 MAX shows 8 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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