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CR15 FDX

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR15 FDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 64,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,930 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing covered with black paint (or foil) (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing covered with black paint (or foil) (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,563 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 42,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 21,831 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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CR15 FDX is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue 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 CR15 FDX, 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 CR15 FDX registered?

CR15 FDX is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is CR15 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR15 FDX 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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