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BP16 AVB

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 AVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,431 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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BP16 AVB is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue 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 BP16 AVB, 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

How do I check the history of BP16 AVB?

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What year was BP16 AVB registered?

BP16 AVB is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BP16 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP16 AVB 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.

Does BP16 AVB have outstanding finance?

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