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VA16 LPL

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,391 mi
Last recorded182,391 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 LPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 182,391 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Expansion tank pipe split.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod or rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Diagonal narm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 176,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Diagonal arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 168,362 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,391 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 LPL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 LPL, 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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VA16 LPL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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