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V200 SYD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,267 mi
Last recorded84,267 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 SYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 66,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 40,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 40,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,267 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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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V200 SYD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V200 SYD, 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 V200 SYD registered?

V200 SYD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V200 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V200 SYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V200 SYD have outstanding finance?

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