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SK16 VDO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 VDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 78,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 74,591 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 66,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,750 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,090 miles

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))

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 VDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VDO, 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

How do I check the history of SK16 VDO?

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What year was SK16 VDO registered?

SK16 VDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SK16 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 VDO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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