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SL16 ZHD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 34,863 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack inner bushings/bearings becoming worn ()

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

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

point to note! covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2024 30,608 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under Trays

Pass 4 Sep 2023 26,594 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,343 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,759 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 10,219 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 ZHD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

SL16 ZHD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is SL16 ZHD safe to buy?

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