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SM16 OTU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,505 mi
Last recorded53,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 OTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,505 miles

Rear squeal from parking brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,993 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 37,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Hydro bush (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 26,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 22,535 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 OTU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 OTU, 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 OTU?

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What year was SM16 OTU registered?

SM16 OTU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is SM16 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 OTU 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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