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SV66 ZVW

2016 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 136,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlight Lens Cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 125,083 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight Lens Cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,034 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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SV66 ZVW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SV66 ZVW, 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 SV66 ZVW registered?

SV66 ZVW is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is SV66 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV66 ZVW 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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