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V8 DJF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,218 mi
Last recorded29,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 29,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 9,098 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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V8 DJF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 V8 DJF, 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 V8 DJF registered?

V8 DJF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is V8 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DJF 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 V8 DJF have outstanding finance?

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