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V111 PKH

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 PKH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,212 miles

Offside Front shock leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,832 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative T P M S light flashes on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 53,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,434 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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V111 PKH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V111 PKH, 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 V111 PKH registered?

V111 PKH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 December 2016.

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