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FL16 BFU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 BFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 140,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 133,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,935 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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FL16 BFU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 FL16 BFU, 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 FL16 BFU registered?

FL16 BFU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is FL16 BFU safe to buy?

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