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SM16 LCN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 LCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 75,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,451 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,363 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,156 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes are getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2021 29,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,935 miles

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 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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