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SS16 LYP

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,153 mi
Last recorded66,153 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 LYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 66,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,372 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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SS16 LYP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SS16 LYP, 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

How do I check the history of SS16 LYP?

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What year was SS16 LYP registered?

SS16 LYP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SS16 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 LYP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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