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SS16 OHP

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,412 mi
Last recorded34,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 OHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 34,412 miles

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel may require adjustment or repair

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 29 Jan 2026 34,412 miles

Front Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/18rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel may require adjustment or repair

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,772 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 28,771 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 22,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 20,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 18,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 12,058 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 12,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 OHP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SS16 OHP, 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 SS16 OHP registered?

SS16 OHP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SS16 OHP safe to buy?

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