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USM 5N

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSM 5N
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 120,285 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 May 2023 79,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 79,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,761 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front&rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff seeping

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords RUN FLAT TYRE HAS HAD A PUN REPAIRE BUT CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO TO REACH CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged TYRE HAS HAD NAIL IN EDGE DAMAGING PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO WEAR SENSOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 48,688 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/e 2015 tyre + split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/e tyre 2015 + split. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyre 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres are getting low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 39,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt is missing, (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres are getting low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,913 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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USM 5N is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 USM 5N, 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 USM 5N registered?

USM 5N is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is USM 5N safe to buy?

The MOT history for USM 5N shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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