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ST66 CUO

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,389 mi
Last recorded126,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 CUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 126,389 miles

Steering rack internal bush slightly worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 255/35/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 126,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack internal bush slightly worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 255/35/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,677 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing altered front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 26,562 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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ST66 CUO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST66 CUO, 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 ST66 CUO?

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What year was ST66 CUO registered?

ST66 CUO is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is ST66 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST66 CUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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