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T55 SOP

2016 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,056 mi
Last recorded127,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SOP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 127,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 111,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 63,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 53,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 43,768 miles

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

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

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

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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T55 SOP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T55 SOP, 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 T55 SOP?

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What year was T55 SOP registered?

T55 SOP is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is T55 SOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 SOP shows 8 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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