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SO65 KWL

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,814 mi
Last recorded115,814 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 KWL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 115,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 115,678 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,925 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 40,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 30,904 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 30,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SO65 KWL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SO65 KWL, 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 SO65 KWL registered?

SO65 KWL is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is SO65 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 KWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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