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AP16 FFY

2016 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 60,560 miles
Pass 5 May 2024 58,270 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 51,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 33,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,661 miles

Offside Front Small Chip In Screen

Pass 17 Oct 2018 20,740 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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AP16 FFY is a 2016 BMW M3 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP16 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP16 FFY registered?

AP16 FFY is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is AP16 FFY safe to buy?

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