MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST16 ARA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ST16 ARA, 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 ST16 ARA?
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What year was ST16 ARA registered?
ST16 ARA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2016.
Is ST16 ARA safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST16 ARA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ST16 ARA have outstanding finance?
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