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V44 DCH

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,611 mi
Last recorded77,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 DCH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 77,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,193 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 52,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

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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V44 DCH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol 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 V44 DCH, 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 V44 DCH registered?

V44 DCH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is V44 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V44 DCH 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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