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ST65 YJR

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 YJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,388 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 126,388 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,658 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 118,658 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,078 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 76,429 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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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 YJR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST65 YJR, 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 ST65 YJR registered?

ST65 YJR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is ST65 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 YJR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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