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ST65 YRZ

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,614 mi
Last recorded26,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 YRZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 26,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 24,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 22,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 21,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 18,099 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 17,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 13,359 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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ST65 YRZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST65 YRZ, 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 YRZ?

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What year was ST65 YRZ registered?

ST65 YRZ is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 February 2016.

Is ST65 YRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 YRZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST65 YRZ have outstanding finance?

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