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2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,012 mi
Last recorded39,012 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 LC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 36,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 30,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 22,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,373 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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81 LC is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey 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 81 LC, 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 81 LC registered?

81 LC is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is 81 LC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 LC 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.

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