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SU63 SEA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU63 SEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,844 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 9 Dec 2024 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,671 miles

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

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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SU63 SEA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SU63 SEA, 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 SU63 SEA registered?

SU63 SEA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SU63 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU63 SEA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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