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SM65 ZRF

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,291 mi
Last recorded93,291 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 ZRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,227 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 73,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 63,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 63,186 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2021 46,823 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))

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

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 11 Jun 2020 40,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 28,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measures at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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SM65 ZRF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM65 ZRF, 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 SM65 ZRF registered?

SM65 ZRF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is SM65 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 ZRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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