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SY66 LHM

2016 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,813 mi
Last recorded85,813 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 LHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,813 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to n/s/f light lens.

Pass 17 May 2023 61,828 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,527 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and rubbed inside edge ()

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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SY66 LHM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY66 LHM, 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 SY66 LHM registered?

SY66 LHM is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is SY66 LHM safe to buy?

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