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EA66 GWD

2016 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,142 mi
Last recorded48,142 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M336,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 GWD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 48,119 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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,171 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,948 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 25,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,117 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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EA66 GWD 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 75%.

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 EA66 GWD, 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 EA66 GWD registered?

EA66 GWD is a 2016 BMW M3, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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