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SV16 CTN

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,777 mi
Last recorded34,777 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 CTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 34,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,033 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,625 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 16,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 CTN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 SV16 CTN, 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 SV16 CTN?

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What year was SV16 CTN registered?

SV16 CTN is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SV16 CTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 CTN 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 SV16 CTN have outstanding finance?

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