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SV16 TOA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,793 mi
Last recorded114,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,327 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 106,327 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,167 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyre's Worn Slightly On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,889 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 TOA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

SV16 TOA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SV16 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 TOA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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