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SR65 EEY

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR65 EEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 130,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 118,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,159 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 106,108 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,569 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 62,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,864 miles

Full length under body trays and engine covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter showing signs of grease seepage

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 43,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 24,829 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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SR65 EEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SR65 EEY, 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 SR65 EEY registered?

SR65 EEY is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is SR65 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR65 EEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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