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VA16 LPV

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 LPV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,395 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 31,344 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,382 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 25,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 25,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,405 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 LPV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPV, 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

How do I check the history of VA16 LPV?

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What year was VA16 LPV registered?

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

Is VA16 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 LPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA16 LPV have outstanding finance?

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