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2016 BMW 3 Series
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89,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hybrid vehicle- Emissions not tested.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
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SO16 YLV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?
SO16 YLV is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.
Is SO16 YLV safe to buy?
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