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VA08 GJA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 GJA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts in tread.recommend tyre renewal (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,375 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. Inner tyre edges have cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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VA08 GJA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 VA08 GJA, 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 VA08 GJA registered?

VA08 GJA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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