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V6 LLM

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,986 miles

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,965 miles

Small number plate fitted to rear

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,681 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 70,507 miles

low emssion

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Mar 2020 52,773 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,662 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 LLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V6 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

V6 LLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is V6 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 LLM shows 11 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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