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ST54 FFF

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FFF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 75,509 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2025 75,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2024 68,269 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 59,924 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 51,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 37,177 miles

advise all tyres worn

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,463 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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ST54 FFF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST54 FFF, 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

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What year was ST54 FFF registered?

ST54 FFF is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is ST54 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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