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T888 JKS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 JKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,402 miles

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

Rear REAR Axle ,differential pinion oil seal leaking .

Pass 1 Oct 2022 56,553 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 56,552 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 38,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,572 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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T888 JKS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T888 JKS, 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 T888 JKS registered?

T888 JKS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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