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VA16 UGE

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,680 mi
Last recorded76,680 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 UGE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2025 76,680 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,163 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 44,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,712 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,880 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 UGE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

VA16 UGE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is VA16 UGE safe to buy?

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