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ST56 GGG

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 GGG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,422 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 90,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r brake low reading

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,650 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 41,193 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 41,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator bothside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,195 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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ST56 GGG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST56 GGG, 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 ST56 GGG registered?

ST56 GGG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is ST56 GGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 GGG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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