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ST03 RAK

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,212 mi
Last recorded41,212 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 RAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 32,825 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 33,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 27,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 23,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 12,939 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 9,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 5,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 5,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,238 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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ST03 RAK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ST03 RAK, 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 ST03 RAK registered?

ST03 RAK is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is ST03 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 RAK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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