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V33 REA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 REA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,390 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,315 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,731 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,042 miles

rear tyres have stepped/uneven wear

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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V33 REA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V33 REA, 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 V33 REA registered?

V33 REA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is V33 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 REA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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