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V5 LPM

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 134,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 121,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,528 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated slightly

undertrays fitted at the time of test obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,010 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,175 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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V5 LPM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 V5 LPM, 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 LPM registered?

V5 LPM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is V5 LPM safe to buy?

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