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V14 LVS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 LVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 115,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 106,085 miles

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

Front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking/perishing

Rear diff slightly damp

Rear tyres starting to crack/perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 54,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,646 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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V14 LVS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V14 LVS, 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 V14 LVS registered?

V14 LVS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is V14 LVS safe to buy?

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