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SL16 YYF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YYF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,438 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 59,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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 23 Jan 2024 46,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 39,688 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 39,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 28,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,005 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 YYF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

Is SL16 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 YYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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