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SM16 UBH

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 UBH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 67,956 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 63,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,584 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,516 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,809 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,554 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 UBH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBH, 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

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What year was SM16 UBH registered?

SM16 UBH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is SM16 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 UBH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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