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SV16 RJU

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,670 mi
Last recorded90,670 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 RJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,670 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,931 miles

Emissions to low to give a reading

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 RJU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

SV16 RJU is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is SV16 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 RJU shows 5 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 RJU have outstanding finance?

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