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ST61 JOE

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,891 mi
Last recorded128,891 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 JOE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 128,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 128,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,542 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 128,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 79,791 miles

Nearside Front lower rear ball joint has slight play

both front tyres wearing on outer edges (235/55/19

Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,978 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,254 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,298 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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ST61 JOE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST61 JOE, 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 ST61 JOE registered?

ST61 JOE is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is ST61 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 JOE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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