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SV16 HTA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,222 miles

Engine oil leak, unable to inspect severity due to under trays.

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of under body components.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 81,201 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 54,523 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,115 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 37,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 26,847 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 HTA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV16 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

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

Is SV16 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 HTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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