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V777 VJM

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV777 VJM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 61,114 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 50,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,513 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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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V777 VJM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 V777 VJM, 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 V777 VJM registered?

V777 VJM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is V777 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V777 VJM 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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