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SM02 COT

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 COT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 104,718 miles

nearside rear tyre dated 2013!

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,966 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,974 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pads light on

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,794 miles

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

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

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

tow ball not fitted time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2023 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

tow ball not fitted time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 65,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,017 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))

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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SM02 COT is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM02 COT, 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 SM02 COT registered?

SM02 COT is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is SM02 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 COT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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