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ST61 KAS

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,183 mi
Last recorded145,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 KAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 145,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 129,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,363 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 61,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,582 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 KAS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST61 KAS, 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 ST61 KAS?

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What year was ST61 KAS registered?

ST61 KAS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is ST61 KAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 KAS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST61 KAS have outstanding finance?

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