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SM16 YZU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 YZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,178 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,171 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 46,962 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 32,725 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 32,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 YZU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM16 YZU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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