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V44 MEY

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,113 mi
Last recorded58,113 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 MEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 58,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 88,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inside edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays etc fitted and boot full restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,291 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 53,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,064 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front C.V. boot has grease round it but unable to see and cut or split in c.v. boot

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 38,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV grease ejected at some point evidence on the wheel hub, but it is preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 28,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 19,742 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 22 Jul 2019 28,501 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 15 Aug 2018 20,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,488 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,494 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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V44 MEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V44 MEY, 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 V44 MEY registered?

V44 MEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is V44 MEY safe to buy?

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