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UP15 HAO

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP15 HAO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 118,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,128 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,268 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,482 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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UP15 HAO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 UP15 HAO, 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 UP15 HAO registered?

UP15 HAO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is UP15 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for UP15 HAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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