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SL16 JCZ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 JCZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 80,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 77,601 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 59,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,681 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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SL16 JCZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL16 JCZ, 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 SL16 JCZ registered?

SL16 JCZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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