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VA16 AVO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,486 mi
Last recorded70,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 AVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 49,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 39,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.20mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 30,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 23,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 19,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 15,856 miles

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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VA16 AVO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc 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 VA16 AVO, 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 VA16 AVO registered?

VA16 AVO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is VA16 AVO safe to buy?

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