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V22 VON

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 VON
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,831 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,160 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,073 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 69,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2019 59,963 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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V22 VON is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V22 VON, 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 V22 VON registered?

V22 VON is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is V22 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for V22 VON shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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