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SY66 LJA

2016 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,716 mi
Last recorded75,716 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 LJA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 75,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,876 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4019 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4019 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255/3519 RUN FLAT ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 17,013 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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SY66 LJA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Silver 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 SY66 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

SY66 LJA is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SY66 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 LJA 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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