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SM16 YZJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,673 mi
Last recorded108,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 108,673 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer edge 225/50/17 Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,289 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak @ rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 89,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 70,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,122 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 YZJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

SM16 YZJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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