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BA16 VYN

2016 BMW M3

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,972 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 85,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,037 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 84,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 76,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BA16 VYN is a 2016 BMW M3 in Bronze 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 BA16 VYN, 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 BA16 VYN registered?

BA16 VYN is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BA16 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 VYN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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