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SK66 GFY

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 GFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,224 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

low tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 30,251 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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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SK66 GFY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK66 GFY, 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 SK66 GFY?

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What year was SK66 GFY registered?

SK66 GFY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is SK66 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK66 GFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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