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V9 ASF

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

269,011 mi
Last recorded269,011 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 ASF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 269,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 239,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 223,791 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 199,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 184,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 164,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 127,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Pass 3 Jan 2022 89,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,927 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,083 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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V9 ASF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V9 ASF, 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 V9 ASF registered?

V9 ASF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is V9 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 ASF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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