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48 HSN

2016 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,567 mi
Last recorded40,567 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 HSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,069 miles

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 13,588 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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48 HSN is a 2016 BMW M3 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 48 HSN, 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 48 HSN registered?

48 HSN is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is 48 HSN safe to buy?

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