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DB16 SON

2016 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB16 SON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 44,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,709 miles

Front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 37,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,316 miles

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

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

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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DB16 SON is a 2016 BMW M3 in Black 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 DB16 SON, 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 DB16 SON registered?

DB16 SON is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is DB16 SON safe to buy?

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