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SR16 YFM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,147 mi
Last recorded46,147 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 YFM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 46,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 34,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 32,611 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 32,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,445 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 28,444 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2021 24,944 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,654 miles

engine cover/undertray

Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,332 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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SR16 YFM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 SR16 YFM, 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 SR16 YFM registered?

SR16 YFM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SR16 YFM safe to buy?

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