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VA16 TYF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,555 mi
Last recorded187,555 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 TYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 187,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures under body covers fitted, restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 174,284 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 174,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 155,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 143,736 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 143,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 119,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 95,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 84,041 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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 TYF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

VA16 TYF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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