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V6 HSC

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 HSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,127 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 68,148 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,379 miles

Front Tyres have uneven treadwear / worn on outer edges. Nearside and Offside

Under bonnet covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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 HSC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 V6 HSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V6 HSC registered?

V6 HSC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is V6 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 HSC 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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