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V3 BGW

2016 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Jimny26,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 BGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,373 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 18,011 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 13,779 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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V3 BGW is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 26,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V3 BGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V3 BGW registered?

V3 BGW is a 2016 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is V3 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 BGW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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