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V5 JRV

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,626 mi
Last recorded110,626 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 JRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 110,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 134,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 88,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,414 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,180 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,823 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn slightly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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V5 JRV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V5 JRV, 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 V5 JRV registered?

V5 JRV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is V5 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 JRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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