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SO65 ZZS

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,169 mi
Last recorded45,169 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 ZZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,169 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 35,126 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 22,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 18,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 15,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,075 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 ZZS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

SO65 ZZS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is SO65 ZZS safe to buy?

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