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V7 DNO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,208 mi
Last recorded78,208 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 DNO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 60,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 56,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,976 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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V7 DNO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V7 DNO, 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 V7 DNO registered?

V7 DNO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is V7 DNO safe to buy?

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