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SK16 RUN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 RUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2026 77,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 68,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 64,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 51,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft seal in diff slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 48,387 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft seal in diff slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 44,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 40,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,103 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 RUN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SK16 RUN, 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 SK16 RUN registered?

SK16 RUN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SK16 RUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 RUN 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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