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SO65 URU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,304 mi
Last recorded200,304 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 URU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 200,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 187,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 156,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 155,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,241 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & central seatbelt due to child seat ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & central seatbelt due to child seat ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 24,258 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 URU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

SO65 URU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is SO65 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 URU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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