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SO16 NTU

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 108,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 92,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 59,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 47,857 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 47,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 45,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,430 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 NTU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NTU, 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 SO16 NTU registered?

SO16 NTU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SO16 NTU safe to buy?

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