MOT Status
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104,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear tyre dated 2013!
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 ()
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
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
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
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.
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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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