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SO65 ZCE

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 122,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting close to wear markers 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses . slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 103,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,992 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 82,941 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))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,842 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2022 63,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread 255/40/18 RF

tpms light on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,099 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 ZCE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 ZCE, 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

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What year was SO65 ZCE registered?

SO65 ZCE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is SO65 ZCE safe to buy?

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