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BA16 XER

2016 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 XER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,558 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 77,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,796 miles

front , rear pads and disc's worn.. oil leak from rocker cover area

Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,955 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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BA16 XER is a 2016 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

BA16 XER is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is BA16 XER safe to buy?

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