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SK16 ULZ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,204 mi
Last recorded70,204 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 70,204 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/18 95w run flat p7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,191 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,573 miles

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 7 Mar 2022 41,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,197 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 ULZ 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 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 SK16 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

SK16 ULZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is SK16 ULZ safe to buy?

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