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SM14 RAK

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,147 mi
Last recorded98,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,465 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 2 Apr 2024 79,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 52,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,718 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,293 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 30,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 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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SM14 RAK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 SM14 RAK, 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 SM14 RAK registered?

SM14 RAK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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