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V8 NMR

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NMR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,711 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 63,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake control arm bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 50,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,737 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 43,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,976 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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V8 NMR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMR, 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 NMR registered?

V8 NMR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is V8 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 NMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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