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VA16 TYK

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 TYK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,779 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 TYK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TYK, 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

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What year was VA16 TYK registered?

VA16 TYK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is VA16 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 TYK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA16 TYK have outstanding finance?

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