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SL16 SJO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 SJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2024 79,174 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 57,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive wear /deep lip on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front pedal travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively bind on brake, have had to temp repair to release brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 29,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,403 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 SJO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SL16 SJO, 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 SL16 SJO registered?

SL16 SJO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SL16 SJO safe to buy?

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