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SV16 CRC

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,748 mi
Last recorded57,748 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 CRC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,298 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,397 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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SV16 CRC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SV16 CRC, 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

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What year was SV16 CRC registered?

SV16 CRC is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SV16 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 CRC 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.

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