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ST66 EFU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,508 mi
Last recorded146,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 EFU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 146,507 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 117,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Day time running lamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,406 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 92,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,033 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 19,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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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ST66 EFU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFU, 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 ST66 EFU registered?

ST66 EFU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is ST66 EFU safe to buy?

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