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2 OLJ

2016 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,810 mi
Last recorded32,810 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 OLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 32,810 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 30,934 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 29,269 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 26,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,757 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 21,589 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,957 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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2 OLJ is a 2016 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 36,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 2 OLJ registered?

2 OLJ is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is 2 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 OLJ shows 7 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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