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VA16 EDO

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 EDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,844 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 62,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 50,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,042 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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VA16 EDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

VA16 EDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is VA16 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 EDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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