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V888 MSC

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 MSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,125 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 96,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,608 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,825 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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V888 MSC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V888 MSC, 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 V888 MSC registered?

V888 MSC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is V888 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 MSC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V888 MSC have outstanding finance?

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