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SO66 FDJ

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,785 mi
Last recorded43,785 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 FDJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 43,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,454 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,571 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 34,747 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edge

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

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

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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SO66 FDJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO66 FDJ, 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 SO66 FDJ registered?

SO66 FDJ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is SO66 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO66 FDJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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