MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
smoke to low to read
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
smoke to low to read
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seals [both] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyres on 3mm
engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM16 DYC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 SM16 DYC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM16 DYC?
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What year was SM16 DYC registered?
SM16 DYC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2016.
Is SM16 DYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM16 DYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM16 DYC have outstanding finance?
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