MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Rear squeal from parking brakes
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
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 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.
Does SM16 OTU have outstanding finance?
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