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T999 CLN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,606 mi
Last recorded60,606 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 CLN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 60,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 43,788 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 39,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 34,307 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 29,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,013 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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T999 CLN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 T999 CLN, 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 T999 CLN registered?

T999 CLN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is T999 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T999 CLN 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.

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