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B6 VYR

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,537 mi
Last recorded58,537 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 58,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2025 40,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,308 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 39,308 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 34,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 19,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 18,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 10,025 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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B6 VYR is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue 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 B6 VYR, 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 B6 VYR registered?

B6 VYR is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is B6 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 VYR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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