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SV16 HRR

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 HRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 89,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,373 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear at rack, common Bmw fault ! (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear at rack, common Bmw fault ! (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,199 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 HRR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HRR, 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 SV16 HRR registered?

SV16 HRR is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SV16 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 HRR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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