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SK16 WHB

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 WHB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake sensor cable faulty (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 120,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake sensor cable faulty (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,310 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 22,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,458 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

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 WHB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

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

Is SK16 WHB safe to buy?

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