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SO65 LXW

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 LXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,308 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,882 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 57,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,782 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,666 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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SO65 LXW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SO65 LXW, 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

How do I check the history of SO65 LXW?

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What year was SO65 LXW registered?

SO65 LXW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is SO65 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 LXW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO65 LXW have outstanding finance?

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