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V2 NMS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,066 mi
Last recorded56,066 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 NMS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 56,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area/and below legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,264 miles

Front Inner pad linings wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread starting to wear smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,513 miles

Nearside Front bumper and light damage

Pass 2 May 2023 24,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 20,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 15,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 12,554 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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V2 NMS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V2 NMS, 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 V2 NMS registered?

V2 NMS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is V2 NMS safe to buy?

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