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SO16 VTG

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 VTG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 20,800 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 14,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VTG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 SO16 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

SO16 VTG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SO16 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 VTG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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