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SW16 FWS

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,511 mi
Last recorded50,511 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 FWS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 48,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 40,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,084 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SW16 FWS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SW16 FWS, 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

How do I check the history of SW16 FWS?

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What year was SW16 FWS registered?

SW16 FWS is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is SW16 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 FWS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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