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V6 CPL

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 CPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,753 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 68,751 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,624 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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V6 CPL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V6 CPL, 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 V6 CPL registered?

V6 CPL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is V6 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 CPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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