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V66 SUG

2016 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 3 Series58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 SUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,461 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 92,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,450 miles

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

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 55,450 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,263 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (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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V66 SUG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V66 SUG, 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 V66 SUG registered?

V66 SUG is a 2016 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is V66 SUG safe to buy?

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