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SK16 YAD

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 YAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 60,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23 to edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.85 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06 mm to edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 33,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 33,301 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 28,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,067 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion lip around outer edge on outside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion all over inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 YAD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

SK16 YAD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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