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SL16 TDO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,408 mi
Last recorded101,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 TDO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,805 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,805 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,088 miles

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 8 Jul 2021 76,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,381 miles

O/S Differential seal leaking

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 TDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

SL16 TDO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is SL16 TDO safe to buy?

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