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SK16 OUS

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 OUS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 58,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s [run flat ] 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [discs worn ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 45,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 17,515 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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SK16 OUS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SK16 OUS, 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 SK16 OUS registered?

SK16 OUS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is SK16 OUS safe to buy?

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