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321 SYD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 SYD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,309 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,617 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 104,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,510 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 64,502 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s front inner steering joint knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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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321 SYD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 321 SYD, 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 321 SYD registered?

321 SYD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is 321 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 321 SYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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