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V20 CLH

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 CLH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 79,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 73,969 miles

play detected in near off side front steering rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,939 miles

5front brakes pads worn very low, should be replaced within 30 days due to condition at time of inspection

off side front tyre worn just off wear bar indicators , to be rechecked in 2000 miles for remaining life

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,359 miles

Offside Front tyre on 1.9mm

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,511 miles

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

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

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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V20 CLH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 V20 CLH, 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 V20 CLH registered?

V20 CLH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is V20 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 CLH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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