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SS03 KAZ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 KAZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall Rim Protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Inner Edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,506 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Diff Oil Leak -- Driveshaft Seals

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Low/ scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Low/ scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,377 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,713 miles

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

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,312 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

various covers fitted obscuring some components

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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SS03 KAZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 SS03 KAZ, 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 SS03 KAZ registered?

SS03 KAZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SS03 KAZ safe to buy?

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