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71 EYC

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 EYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 35,152 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 25,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 17,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 12,714 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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71 EYC is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 71 EYC, 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 71 EYC registered?

71 EYC is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is 71 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 EYC 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.

Does 71 EYC have outstanding finance?

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