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2016 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration SW16YZC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2016
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 04 Oct 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,117 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 46,712 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sticker on headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 46,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated/deteriorated (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sticker on headlights (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,462 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 45,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 41,853 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,453 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 33,067 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 7 Jun 20269 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 24,132 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 24,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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SW16YZC was registered on 2016-03-17
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