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SO16 FLM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 FLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,806 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 83,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge worn badley (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 71,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,928 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 45,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 45,234 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 28,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 14,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 4,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,268 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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SO16 FLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO16 FLM, 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 SO16 FLM registered?

SO16 FLM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is SO16 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 FLM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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