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C11 XWA

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 XWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,789 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 23,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 18,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 8 Feb 2020 13,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,728 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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C11 XWA is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C11 XWA, 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 C11 XWA registered?

C11 XWA is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is C11 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 XWA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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