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SV16 YMH

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 YMH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,261 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,319 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,848 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing and Font incorrect number 9 cut off (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing and Font incorrect number 9 cut off (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 30,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,990 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 YMH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

SV16 YMH is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is SV16 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 YMH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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