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ST65 YDD

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 YDD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,152 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 74,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 73,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner front bush worn and damp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 67,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 61,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack / chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 45,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 30,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 20,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 20,061 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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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ST65 YDD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST65 YDD, 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 ST65 YDD?

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What year was ST65 YDD registered?

ST65 YDD is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is ST65 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 YDD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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