MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front exhaust flex pipe insecure & leaking Exhaust fumes (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front brakes are getting low
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 LCN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 LCN, 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 SM16 LCN registered?
SM16 LCN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2016.
Is SM16 LCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM16 LCN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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