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SL16 WMF

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,248 mi
Last recorded116,248 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 WMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s /r o/s/r tyres worn 2mm

n/s/f brake pads worn near limit o/s/f brake pads worn near limit

Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 32,640 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 WMF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

SL16 WMF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SL16 WMF safe to buy?

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