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DC66 YMJ

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,728 mi
Last recorded52,728 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,004 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 32,126 miles

Central Lower wiring damage by gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2023 32,122 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower wiring damage by gearbox

Pass 8 Oct 2022 26,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 26,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 20,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 13,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 10,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DC66 YMJ is a 2016 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC66 YMJ, 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

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What year was DC66 YMJ registered?

DC66 YMJ is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is DC66 YMJ safe to buy?

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