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V55 ARJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,194 mi
Last recorded48,194 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 ARJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 41,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,022 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,636 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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V55 ARJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V55 ARJ, 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 V55 ARJ registered?

V55 ARJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is V55 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 ARJ shows 7 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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