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SL16 YDF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,868 mi
Last recorded122,868 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 122,868 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2026 122,855 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2025 110,347 miles

Offside Front brake heatshield insecure.

Rear light misting of oil around differential.

Fail 16 May 2025 110,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front brake heatshield insecure.

Rear light misting of oil around differential.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,150 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 66,440 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,573 miles

osf track rod end weeping grease

winter tyres osr and nsf

Fail 17 Dec 2020 51,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

osf track rod end weeping grease

winter tyres osr and nsf

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,464 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 YDF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL16 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

SL16 YDF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is SL16 YDF safe to buy?

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