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V8 FEY

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 64,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 47,432 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,392 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 FEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FEY, 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 V8 FEY registered?

V8 FEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is V8 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 FEY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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