MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front indicator not as bright as nearside
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 OWB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 OWB, 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 OWB registered?
SM16 OWB is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 June 2016.
Is SM16 OWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM16 OWB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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