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SM16 XMV

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,590 mi
Last recorded36,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 XMV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 36,590 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 29,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear also corroded on fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 28,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,882 miles

SMALL CHIP WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 21,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,678 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 XMV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

SM16 XMV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 XMV safe to buy?

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