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SW16 HXM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 HXM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 93,172 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 93,172 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,042 miles

Rear very slight bind at rear park brake

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 53,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,728 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 27,232 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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SW16 HXM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SW16 HXM, 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 SW16 HXM registered?

SW16 HXM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is SW16 HXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 HXM 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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