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SM16 FZD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 FZD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 128,133 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,252 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,124 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2023 108,124 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 100,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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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SM16 FZD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SM16 FZD, 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

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What year was SM16 FZD registered?

SM16 FZD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SM16 FZD safe to buy?

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