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SO16 XFS

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,002 mi
Last recorded65,002 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low.

Fail 1 Nov 2024 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,612 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 49,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 42,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 28,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 19,463 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 XFS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

SO16 XFS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2016.

Is SO16 XFS safe to buy?

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